Combat Medic, card #4 from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering Anthologies set, featuring a versatile white mana ability to prevent damage.
Combat Medic
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Anthologies
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Combat Medic, designated as card number 4 in the Anthologies set, was released in 1998 as part of Magic: The Gathering's early legacy. This Common card serves as a white mana source, allowing players to prevent the next point of damage dealt to any target. Designed by artist Liz Danforth, the card embodies the strategic depth of the game's first expansions, appealing to collectors who value the foundational era of the hobby. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this release offers a tangible connection to the game's history. The Anthologies collection brought together iconic cards from earlier sets, and Combat Medic remains a recognizable figure for its simple yet effective utility. Collectors often seek out cards from this period to appreciate the design evolution and mechanical simplicity that defined the genre. Whether you are building a historical collection or exploring the roots of competitive play, this card provides a solid entry point into the world of vintage TCG collecting. By focusing on the identity and context of releases like this, we help maintain the appreciation for the art and strategy that have made Magic: The Gathering a enduring cultural phenomenon.
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Combat Medic
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Liz Danforth
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English
{2}{W}
Creature — Human Cleric Soldier
0 / 2
W
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{1}{W}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
"Without Combat Medics, Icatia would probably not have withstood the forces of chaos as long as it did." —*Sarpadian Empires*, vol. VI
