The Benalish Missionary is a white mana Human Cleric creature from the 1997 Weatherlight expansion, identified as card number 10 in the Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game.
Benalish Missionary
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Weatherlight
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Released in 1997 as part of the Weatherlight expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, the Benalish Missionary serves as a foundational white mana creature for collectors and players alike. Designed by Pete Venters and assigned card number 10, this Common rarity card depicts a Human Cleric with a mana value of one. Its abilities allow players to prevent combat damage dealt by a target blocked creature, making it a strategic tool for defensive maneuvers. The Weatherlight set holds a significant place in the history of the game, introducing iconic planeswalkers and narrative-driven gameplay. Collectors often seek out cards like the Benalish Missionary to complete their Weatherlight sets or to build themed decks centered around white mana strategies. The card’s straightforward design and utility make it a staple for those interested in the early days of Magic: The Gathering. Whether you are an investor looking at the broader market for vintage cards or a hobbyist building a collection, this card represents a key piece of the Weatherlight era.
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Benalish Missionary
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Pete Venters
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English
{W}
Creature — Human Cleric
1 / 1
W
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{1}{W}, {T}: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by target blocked creature this turn.
"These horn-haters say no gods but theirs exist. I say let him find out for himself—right now!" —Tahngarth of the *Weatherlight*