The M21 Core Set card Nine Lives, a rare white enchantment featuring unique incarnation mechanics and artwork by Paul Scott Canavan.
Nine Lives
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set
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The card Nine Lives, numbered 344 in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering Core Set (M21), is a significant entry for collectors focusing on the game's enchantment subtype. Created by artist Paul Scott Canavan, this rare card features a white mana cost of three and introduces a distinct gameplay mechanic involving incarnation counters. Players interact with this enchantment by preventing damage to themselves, a feature that adds strategic depth to the game's white mana pool. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this release represents a key piece of the M21 set's design identity. Collectors often seek out individual cards from this era to complete their library or explore the unique mechanics introduced in the Core Set. The card's identity as a rare enchantment makes it a notable item for those studying the evolution of game mechanics within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Whether you are building a themed collection or focusing on specific set completions, this card offers a tangible connection to the 2020 expansion. Understanding the role of cards like Nine Lives helps collectors appreciate the intricate design choices that define each Magic: The Gathering release.
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Nine Lives
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Paul Scott Canavan
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}{W}
Enchantment
W
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Hexproof If a source would deal damage to you, prevent that damage and put an incarnation counter on this enchantment. When there are nine or more incarnation counters on this enchantment, exile it. When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, you lose the game.