The Samite Alchemist (HML 13b) is a 1995 Magic: The Gathering card from the Homelands expansion, featuring a Human Cleric with a distinctive tap-to-prevent-damage ability.
Samite Alchemist
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Homelands
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Released in 1995, the Samite Alchemist (card number 13b) is a foundational white card from the Magic: The Gathering Homalands expansion. Classified as a Creature — Human Cleric, this card carries a mana cost of {3}{W} and boasts a power and toughness of 0/2. The card’s strategic value lies in its unique ability, allowing players to tap the Alchemist and sacrifice its untap for the turn to prevent up to 4 damage to a target creature they control. This defensive utility makes it a notable inclusion for collectors building complete Homelands sets or those interested in early Cleric mechanics within the game. Designed by Tom Wänerstrand, the card reflects the distinct artistic style and thematic elements of the Homelands era, which introduced players to the world of Aysen. For enthusiasts of vintage Magic: The Gathering, acquiring this card offers a tangible connection to one of the franchise's most unique and lore-rich expansions. The Samite Alchemist remains a recognizable piece of TCG history, valued for its clever design and its role in the broader narrative of the game's early years.
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Samite Alchemist
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Tom Wänerstrand
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English
{3}{W}
Creature — Human Cleric
0 / 2
W
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{W}{W}, {T}: Prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt this turn to target creature you control. Tap that creature. It doesn't untap during your next untap step.
"The wisest of Aysen dwell not in the Abbey, but in the laboratory." —Taysir