I live without food, stand without leg, wound without force, and am harder to fight than to kill. What am I? —Femeref riddle
Blistering Barrier - Mirage (#159) - Illustrated by David Ho - Magic: The Gathering Card
Mirage Common #159 David Ho
Defender

Blistering Barrier

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Creature — Wall

Mana Cost: {2}{R}

Power and Toughness: 5/2

Oracle Rules Text: Defender (This creature can't attack.)

Flavor Text: I live without food, stand without leg, wound without force, and am harder to fight than to kill. What am I? —Femeref riddle

Set: Mirage (#159), Rarity: Common, Artist: David Ho

Creature Red Common
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Historical Printings & Sets (7)
7 Languages
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