Blessing

Description

The Blessing card from the Magic 2014 set (M14) serves as a foundational white enchantment in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The version identified by its Foil treatment offers a distinct tactile finish that collectors frequently target to differentiate their copies from the standard non-foil prints. Mechanically, Blessing functions as an Enchantment — Aura with a mana cost of {W}{W} and a mana value of 2. It is strictly white in both color and color identity. The card’s rules text allows the controller to pay {W} to give the enchanted creature +1/+1 until the end of the turn. This flexible effect makes it a staple in early-game strategies focused on creature survival or aggressive pushes. The flavor text, attributed to Ardanna of the Angelic Council, reads: "Virtue can't survive without strength." The card was illustrated by Jason A. Engle, whose artwork complements the set’s design language. For builders of the Magic 2014 collection, securing the foil variant of card #8 adds a premium visual element to the completed set. Whether used for casual play or set completion, this card remains a recognizable piece of the M14 era. The combination of its straightforward utility and the foil treatment ensures it holds a steady place in the collector's mind for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts looking to complete their M14 runs.