The 2001 Seventh Edition printing of Reverse Damage, card number 34, is a rare white instant that offers a strategic life-gain mechanic for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Reverse Damage
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Seventh Edition
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Released in 2001 as part of the Seventh Edition set, Reverse Damage (card number 34) is a rare white instant card designed by Magic: The Gathering. This card features a mana cost of {1}{W}{W} and a mana value of 3, making it a strategic resource for players managing board states. The card's effect allows the controller to prevent damage from a chosen source and gain life equal to the amount prevented, providing both defensive utility and resource acceleration. Illustrated by Eric Peterson, this card is a staple for collectors building complete Seventh Edition collections or seeking rare cards from the early 2000s era of Magic: The Gathering. The flavor text, "Weapons usually bring death. Today, mine will bring life," adds narrative depth to its mechanical function. As a rare card, Reverse Damage holds significance for TCG historians and investors interested in foundational sets that shaped competitive play. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Seventh Edition sets or to appreciate its unique interaction with life total mechanics. The card remains a recognizable piece of Magic: The Gathering history, valued for its clear rules text and iconic white mana symbol.
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Reverse Damage
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Magic: The Gathering
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Eric Peterson
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English
{1}{W}{W}
Instant
W
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The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage. You gain life equal to the damage prevented this way.
"Weapons usually bring death. Today, mine will bring life."