Circle of Protection: Red from the 1997 Tempest expansion is a foundational white enchantment in Magic: The Gathering, designed to mitigate red damage for collectors and players.
Circle of Protection: Red
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest
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Released in 1997 as Card Number 11 in the Tempest expansion, Circle of Protection: Red remains a staple of early Magic: The Gathering strategy. This white enchantment features a mana cost of {1}{W} and serves as a critical defensive tool against red-based spells. Designed to prevent the next instance of damage from a chosen red source, it offers strategic flexibility during gameplay. Collectors value this card for its historical significance within the Tempest set, which marked a pivotal era for the game's design. As a common card, it is widely sought after by those building vintage decks or preserving the complete identity of the expansion. The card's straightforward mechanics and enduring relevance in the TCG community make it a key piece for enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering history and gameplay.
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Circle of Protection: Red
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Harold McNeill
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Enchantment
W
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{1}: The next time a red source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.