The 2001 Magic: The Gathering Sega Dreamcast Cards release features the Tornellan Protector (#9), a rare Cleric creature with a randomized damage prevention ability.
Tornellan Protector
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Sega Dreamcast Cards
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Released in 2001 as part of the Sega Dreamcast Cards series, the Tornellan Protector is a distinct addition to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game landscape. Identified as card number 9 in the PSDG set, this Rare creature brings a Cleric subtype to the White mana color identity. The card's mana cost of {2}{W} results in a mana value of 3, placing it in the mid-range for creature deployment during gameplay. The Tornellan Protector distinguishes itself through a highly interactive activated ability. By tapping the card, players can target a specific creature or player to prevent a random amount of incoming damage. The amount prevented, ranging from 1 to 3, is determined randomly each time the ability is activated. This element of chance adds a layer of strategic unpredictability, making the card a memorable piece for collectors who appreciate unique mechanical designs from the early 2000s era of Magic. Illustrated by Eric Peterson, the card represents a specific moment in the franchise's history, tied to the promotional Sega Dreamcast Cards initiative. Collectors often seek out this release to complete the full PSDG series or to add a mechanically unique Cleric to their collections. The combination of its specific card number, rarity, and randomized effect makes the Tornellan Protector a notable entry for enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering memorabilia and card collecting.
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Tornellan Protector
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Eric Peterson
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Creature — Cleric
1 / 2
W
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{T}: Until end of turn, each time damage is dealt to target creature or player, prevent X of that damage, where X is a number from 1 to 3 chosen at random each time.
