The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition Healing Salve is a foundational white instant card known for its versatile defensive utility in early gameplay.
Healing Salve
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Collectors' Edition
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Released in 1993, the Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition Healing Salve (card number 23) is a staple of the game's earliest history. As a common white instant, this card provides players with a flexible defensive option during matches. Its single white mana cost makes it easily castable, allowing for strategic timing in both offensive and defensive maneuvers. The card’s effect allows the controller to choose between having a target player gain 3 life or preventing the next 3 damage that would be dealt to any target that turn. This versatility has made Healing Salve a recognizable component of the original set, appealing to those interested in the foundational mechanics of the trading card game. For collectors focusing on the Collectors' Edition, this card represents a key piece of the 1993 release, offering insight into the early design philosophy of Magic. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of card mechanics, the Healing Salve remains a significant entry in the series. Its simple yet effective design reflects the straightforward gameplay that defined the initial years of the hobby.
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Healing Salve
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Dan Frazier
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English
{W}
Instant
W
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Choose one — • Target player gains 3 life. • Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.