The first card in the Champions of Kamigawa expansion, Blessed Breath is a white Arcane Instant from Magic: The Gathering's 2004 release.
Blessed Breath
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Champions of Kamigawa
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Blessed Breath occupies the number 1 slot in the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the opening card of this Japanese-themed set, it establishes the early game flow for players building their decks. This Common rarity card allows the controller to grant protection to a creature, a versatile effect that has seen play in various casual formats over the years. Collectors often seek out the first card of a set to complete their base collections, making this a foundational piece for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast. The card's identity as an Arcane spell connects it to the specific mechanics and lore introduced in the Kamigawa block. For those cataloging their Magic: The Gathering holdings, understanding the role of CHK #1 helps in appreciating the set's structure and design philosophy. Whether you are a long-time player revisiting the Champions of Kamigawa era or a new collector exploring the game's history, this card represents a key entry point into the set's narrative.
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Blessed Breath
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Tsutomu Kawade
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English
{W}
Instant — Arcane
W
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Target creature you control gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. Splice onto Arcane {W} (As you cast an Arcane spell, you may reveal this card from your hand and pay its splice cost. If you do, add this card's effects to that spell.)