“"Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity." —D'Avenant proverb”
Alabaster Potion - Legends (#2) - Illustrated by Harold McNeill - Magic: The Gathering Card
Legends • Common • #2 • Harold McNeill

Alabaster Potion

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {X}{W}{W}

Oracle Rules Text: Choose one — • Target player gains X life. • Prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.

Flavor Text: "Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity." —D'Avenant proverb

Set: Legends (#2), Rarity: Common, Artist: Harold McNeill

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Historical Printings & Sets (33)
10 Languages
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6 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Alabaster Potion - Legends MTG card scan Alabaster Potion Legends Viewing LEG Common Harold McNeill 1994-06-01
Alabaster Potion - Fourth Edition MTG card scan Alabaster Potion Fourth Edition 4ED Common Harold McNeill 1995-04-01
Alabaster Potion - Rivals Quick Start Set MTG card scan Alabaster Potion Rivals Quick Start Set RQS Common Harold McNeill 1996-07-01
Alabaster Potion - Introductory Two-Player Set MTG card scan Alabaster Potion Introductory Two-Player Set ITP Common Harold McNeill 1996-12-31
Alabaster Potion - Fifth Edition MTG card scan Alabaster Potion Fifth Edition 5ED Common Harold McNeill 1997-03-24
Alabaster Potion - Masters Edition III MTG card scan Alabaster Potion Masters Edition III ME3 Uncommon Harold McNeill 2009-09-07

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