Blood of the Martyr, card number 4 from the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Chronicles expansion, featuring a unique white mana cost and strategic defensive utility.
Blood of the Martyr
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Chronicles
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Blood of the Martyr, designated as card number 4 in the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Chronicles expansion, remains a notable entry for vintage enthusiasts. As an uncommon white instant, this card requires three white mana to cast and offers a distinct strategic option by allowing players to redirect incoming damage to themselves instead of their creatures. This mechanic provides flexibility in controlling board states during early-game interactions. Illustrated by Christopher Rush, the card embodies the foundational design philosophy of the Chronicles set, which compiled popular cards from earlier Magic: The Gathering sets into a more accessible format. Collectors often seek this piece to complete the Chronicles subset or to appreciate its role in the game's early competitive landscape. The artwork and card frame reflect the distinctive aesthetic of mid-90s Magic: The Gathering, making it a recognizable artifact for fans of the franchise. Whether building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of Magic: The Gathering card mechanics, this card offers insight into the game's strategic depth. It stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of Magic: The Gathering's early expansions and their impact on the trading card game community.
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Blood of the Martyr
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Christopher Rush
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English
{W}{W}{W}
Instant
W
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Until end of turn, if damage would be dealt to any creature, you may have that damage dealt to you instead.
The willow knows what the storm does not: that the power to endure harm outlives the power to inflict it.