The Anoint card from Magic: The Gathering's 1997 Tempest expansion, featuring the buyback mechanic for versatile white mana usage.
Anoint
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest
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The Anoint card, cataloged as number 3 in the 1997 Tempest expansion, stands as a foundational white instant within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Eric David Anderson, this common card allows players to prevent damage to a target creature, with the added strategic depth of the buyback mechanic. This feature lets the caster pay an additional mana cost to return the card to their hand upon resolution, a design choice that defined early strategic gameplay. Collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering often seek out Tempest set pieces to understand the evolution of the game's mechanics and card design. The Anoint card remains a notable entry for those building comprehensive collections or completing the full Tempest set. Its straightforward functionality and historical significance make it a staple for enthusiasts of the format's early years. Whether for casual play or archival purposes, this product represents a key moment in the franchise's history. The enduring appeal of the Tempest era continues to drive interest in its original cards among dedicated collectors and historians of the game.
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Anoint
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Eric David Anderson
Card Stock
English
{W}
Instant
W
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Buyback {3} (You may pay an additional {3} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn.