Rune of Protection: Green is a white common enchantment from the 1998 Urza's Saga expansion, featuring a cycling mechanic and iconic artwork by Scott M. Fischer.
Rune of Protection: Green
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Released in 1998, Rune of Protection: Green serves as a foundational white common enchantment within the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 38 in the USG set code, this card allows players to prevent damage from a chosen green source by paying its mana cost of {1}{W}. Its utility is significantly enhanced by a cycling ability, enabling players to discard the card for two mana to draw a new card, thereby providing both defensive options and card advantage during gameplay. The card features the distinctive art style of Scott M. Fischer, whose illustrations helped define the visual identity of the Urza saga era. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Urza's Saga sets or to appreciate the historical design elements of late 1990s Magic cards. The combination of its protective effect and the strategic flexibility of cycling makes it a notable piece for enthusiasts of the format's history. Whether you are building a thematic collection or studying the evolution of card mechanics, this card from the Urza's Saga series represents a key moment in the game's development.
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Rune of Protection: Green
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Scott M. Fischer
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Enchantment
W
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{W}: The next time a green source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)