What type of card is Circle of Protection: Black?

Circle of Protection: Black is a white enchantment card in Magic: The Gathering. Despite its name referencing black mana, it costs {1}{W} to play and provides a defensive effect against black damage.

What is the Pro Tour Collector Set?

The Pro Tour Collector Set (PTC) is a 1996 promotional set released by Wizards of the Coast. It was distributed to players and attendees of the first Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour, making it a historically significant release for TCG collectors.

What does the card shr14sb do?

The card allows you to pay {1} to prevent the next instance of damage from a chosen black source that would hit you this turn. It is a common rarity card with the set code PTC.

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The 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set features Circle of Protection: Black (shr14sb), a white mana enchantment designed by Jesper Myrfors.

Circle of Protection: Black

1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Pro Tour Collector Set

1996 Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Collector Set

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.45

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	$0.45Oct 12, 2026	Guide Estimate	0%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.45, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 12, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.45. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.45 to $0.45 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 22, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 12, 2026

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.45, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 12, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.45. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.45 to $0.45 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 22, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 12, 2026

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Description

Released in 1996, the Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Collector Set (PTC) occupies a unique niche in TCG history as a promotional release tied to the inaugural Pro Tour events. This product is the Circle of Protection: Black card, identified by the catalog number shr14sb. While the card’s name might suggest a black mana theme, it is mechanically a white enchantment that requires {1}{W} to cast. This distinction is crucial for collectors and players navigating the game's color pie and mana costs. Designed by Jesper Myrfors, this card serves as a defensive tool within the game’s rules. Its effect allows the controller to prevent damage from a chosen black source for the turn, providing strategic flexibility during gameplay. As a common rarity within the set, it is a staple for those interested in the early competitive era of Magic: The Gathering. The Pro Tour Collector Set was distributed to participants and attendees of the first Pro Tour, making these cards highly sought after by historians and completists alike. For collectors, acquiring cards from the Pro Tour Collector Set offers a tangible connection to the professional scene's origins. The shr14sb variant is a key component for those building a comprehensive collection of 1996 Magic releases. Whether you are a veteran player looking to revisit classic strategies or a new enthusiast exploring the game's foundational cards, this enchantment represents a significant piece of trading card history.

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