The Scars of the Veteran card from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Masters Edition II set. A rare white instant with unique protective gameplay mechanics.
Scars of the Veteran
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
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The Scars of the Veteran instant card, cataloged as number 34 in the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition II set, offers a distinct strategic option for players of the trading card game. Designed by Dan Frazier, this rare white card features a mana cost of four generic mana and one white mana. Its primary effect allows you to prevent seven damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. If the target is a creature, it gains +0/+1 counters equal to the amount of damage prevented, providing a significant boost to survivability. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Masters Edition II release for their high-quality printing and reprinted staples. This card is valued for its utility in protecting key creatures during critical moments of gameplay. The card's design and rules text represent a classic example of white mana's defensive capabilities within the game's history. Whether you are building a collection focused on the Masters Edition series or simply appreciate well-designed defensive spells, this card holds a place in the broader landscape of collectible trading cards. The combination of its rarity status and its impactful gameplay effect makes it a notable entry for enthusiasts of the format.
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Scars of the Veteran
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dan Frazier
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}
Instant
W
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You may exile a white card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Prevent the next 7 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. If it's a creature, put a +0/+1 counter on it for each 1 damage prevented this way at the beginning of the next end step.