Lashknife Barrier is a white uncommon enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's 2001 Planeshift expansion. It provides card draw upon entry and reduces incoming damage to your creatures by one.
Lashknife Barrier
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Planeshift
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Description
Lashknife Barrier is a white uncommon enchantment from the 2001 Magic: The Gathering Planeshift expansion, identified by card number 9 in the Set Code PLS. Designed as a defensive tool for mono-white strategies, this card delivers two distinct mechanical benefits to the controller. Upon entering the battlefield, it allows you to draw a card, helping to maintain hand resources during critical moments. Additionally, it provides a passive protective effect that reduces any damage dealt to your creatures by one point. This makes it a valuable asset for surviving aggressive decks or mitigating damage from multiple sources. The card's design emphasizes its role as a protective barrier, aligning with the white mana color's themes of preservation and order. Collectors often seek out cards from the Planeshift set due to its significance in the Magic: The Gathering lore and gameplay history. Lashknife Barrier stands out for its efficiency, requiring only three mana to activate its powerful effects. Its enduring popularity among players and collectors highlights the lasting impact of early Magic: The Gathering design. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your collection of classic cards, this enchantment offers both strategic depth and nostalgic appeal. The Planeshift expansion remains a key part of Magic: The Gathering history, and cards like Lashknife Barrier continue to be relevant in various formats. For enthusiasts of the game, owning this piece of Magic history is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Planeshift era.
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Lashknife Barrier
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Paolo Parente
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Enchantment
W
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When this enchantment enters, draw a card. If a source would deal damage to a creature you control, it deals that much damage minus 1 to that creature instead.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Lashknife Barrier?
Lashknife Barrier has a mana cost of {2}{W}, requiring two generic mana and one white mana to cast. It has a mana value of three, making it a relatively low-cost enchantment to play early in the game.
What does Lashknife Barrier do in gameplay?
When Lashknife Barrier enters the battlefield, you draw a card. It also provides a continuous effect that reduces damage dealt to your creatures by one, offering protective capabilities against opponent attacks.
What set and rarity is Lashknife Barrier from?
Lashknife Barrier is from the Planeshift expansion, released in 2001. It is an uncommon card, indicated by its silver border in standard printing and its card number 9 within the set.
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