Circle of Protection: Black is a white uncommon enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's Eighth Edition, released in 2003. Card #10 serves as a foundational defensive tool in the game.
Circle of Protection: Black
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Eighth Edition
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Released in 2003, the Eighth Edition set marked a significant era for Magic: The Gathering, standardizing rules and art frames while maintaining core gameplay mechanics. Card #10, Circle of Protection: Black, is an uncommon white enchantment that has remained a consistent presence in collectors' minds due to its utility. Designed by Mark Romanoski, this card features a mana cost of {1}{W} and provides a defensive effect: paying one white mana allows the player to prevent the next instance of damage from a chosen black source. For those building collections centered on the Eighth Edition release, this card represents a key component of the set's identity. The Eighth Edition is widely recognized for its clean design and accessibility, making cards like this one essential for enthusiasts looking to complete their sets or explore the strategic depth of the game's white mana pool. Whether you are a veteran player or a new collector, understanding the value of cards from this 2003 release helps in appreciating the evolution of the trading card game.
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Circle of Protection: Black
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Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Mark Romanoski
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Enchantment
W
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{1}: The next time a black source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.