The 1995 Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition release features Personal Incarnation as card number 40, a Rare white Avatar Incarnation creature designed by Kev Brockschmidt.
Personal Incarnation
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition
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Released in 1995 as part of the foundational Fourth Edition set, Personal Incarnation (card number 40) stands as a notable Rare white card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Kev Brockschmidt, this card features the creature type Avatar Incarnation with a mana cost of three generic mana and two white mana, resulting in a mana value of six. The card possesses a power and toughness of 6/6, making it a substantial presence on the battlefield. Collectors of vintage Magic cards often appreciate Personal Incarnation for its unique mechanical design. The card allows its controller to redirect the next instance of damage dealt to it during a turn to its owner, a strategic ability that can disrupt opponent plans. However, this protection comes with a significant cost: when the creature dies, its owner loses half their life total, rounded up. This high-risk, high-reward dynamic makes it a fascinating subject for those interested in the historical design evolution of the game. As a key component of the Fourth Edition collection, it represents a specific era of gameplay where balance and risk were central themes. For investors and hobbyists tracking the history of the Magic: The Gathering brand, this card offers a tangible link to the game's early development and mechanical experimentation.
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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.