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The Samite Blessing card from Magic: The Gathering's 1998 Stronghold expansion. This white enchantment offers strategic damage prevention for collectors and players.

Samite Blessing

1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Stronghold

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Description

Samite Blessing is a white common enchantment card from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering Stronghold expansion, identified by the set code STH and card number 13. Designed as an Aura, this card allows players to attach it to a target creature, providing a crucial defensive option during gameplay. The card’s ability enables the enchanted creature to prevent the next instance of damage from a source of your choice, making it a versatile tool in the white mana pool. Created by artist Rebecca Guay, Samite Blessing reflects the thematic elements of the Stronghold set, which explored the political and magical conflicts within the city of Urborg. As a common rarity card, it was widely distributed, ensuring accessibility for players looking to build competitive decks or complete their collection. The card’s mana cost of {W} and mana value of 1 make it an efficient early-game play, fitting seamlessly into many white-based strategies. Collectors often seek out Samite Blessing not only for its gameplay utility but also for its place in Magic: The Gathering history. The Stronghold expansion marked a significant point in the game’s evolution, introducing new mechanics and expanding the lore of the Magic universe. For fans of the series, owning this card provides a tangible connection to the game’s rich narrative and strategic depth. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, Samite Blessing represents a key piece of Magic: The Gathering’s legacy. Explore the diverse range of Magic: The Gathering cards available to find this and other classic enchantments for your collection.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

1998

Series

Stronghold

Card Number

#13

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Rebecca Guay

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{W}

Type

Enchantment — Aura

Color

W

Card Text

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Enchant creature Enchanted creature has "{T}: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to target creature this turn, prevent that damage."

Knit bone, darn flesh, Stitch skin, weave breath. —Samite healing ritual

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What is the mana cost of Samite Blessing?

Samite Blessing has a mana cost of {W}, requiring one white mana to cast. It is a common rarity card from the Stronghold expansion with a mana value of 1.

What does Samite Blessing do in gameplay?

As an Aura enchantment, Samite Blessing can be attached to a creature. Its ability allows you to prevent the next damage a creature would take from a source of your choice.

Who illustrated the Samite Blessing card?

The card was illustrated by Rebecca Guay, whose artwork is featured in the 1998 Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering.

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