Stave Off - Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning (#61) - Illustrated by Mark Zug - Magic: The Gathering Card

Stave Off

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {W}

Oracle Rules Text: Target creature gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.

Set: Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning (#61), Rarity: Common, Artist: Mark Zug

Instant White Common
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
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Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Stave Off - Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning MTG card scan Stave Off Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning Viewing DDN Common Mark Zug 2014-09-05

Official Rulings (1)

2011-09-22
You choose the target as part of casting the spell. You choose what color the target gains protection from when the spell resolves.

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