The Portal Renewing Dawn card #23 is an uncommon 1997 sorcery that offers strategic life gain based on opponent assets.
Renewing Dawn
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal
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Renewing Dawn, identified as card number 23 in the 1997 Portal set, stands as a distinct entry in Magic: The Gathering's early history. Designed by John Avon, this uncommon white sorcery introduces a unique mechanical interaction that rewards players for tracking opponent resources rather than just their own board state. The card's function allows the caster to gain life equivalent to the number of Mountain lands controlled by each target opponent, creating a dynamic swing in resource management during gameplay. This design reflects the Portal series' goal of simplifying complex rules for new players while retaining deep strategic possibilities.
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Renewing Dawn
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
John Avon
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Sorcery
W
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You gain 2 life for each Mountain target opponent controls.
Dawn brings a new day, and a new day brings hope.