The 1995 Magic: The Gathering Personal Incarnation card from the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set, a distinctive white rare featuring unique gameplay mechanics.
Personal Incarnation
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border
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The Personal Incarnation card from Magic: The Gathering's Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set offers a distinct mechanical experience for collectors and players alike. Released in 1995, this card is identified by the set code 4BB and card number 40, marking its place within one of the most recognizable expansions in the game's history. As a Rare card, it holds significant appeal for enthusiasts building comprehensive collections of the era's foundational releases. This white mana creature serves as an Avatar Incarnation with a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}{W} and a power/toughness of 6/6. Its unique ability allows the owner to redirect the next instance of damage dealt to it to themselves, a strategic twist that defines its role in gameplay. Additionally, when this creature leaves the battlefield, its owner loses half their life total, rounded up, adding a high-stakes element to its use. Kev Brockschmidt, the artist behind the illustration, brought this powerful entity to life, contributing to the visual identity of the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border series. Collectors often seek this card number to complete their sets, valuing it for both its nostalgic design and its functional depth. The Foreign Black Border variant further distinguishes this release, offering a premium aesthetic that appeals to dedicated hobbyists looking to preserve the tangible history of Magic: The Gathering.
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Personal Incarnation
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kev Brockschmidt
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}{W}{W}
Creature — Avatar Incarnation
6 / 6
W
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{0}: The next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn is dealt to its owner instead. Only this creatures owner may activate this ability. When this creature dies, its owner loses half their life, rounded up.