“Those who survive the test bear a mark of power anyone can recognize.”
Test of Faith
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Instant
Mana Cost: {1}{W}
Oracle Rules Text: Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn. For each 1 damage prevented this way, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.
Flavor Text: Those who survive the test bear a mark of power anyone can recognize.
Set: Modern Masters (#33), Rarity: Common, Artist: Vance Kovacs
Instant
White
Common
$0.12
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✨ Foil
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (1)
2004-12-01
The +1/+1 counters are put onto the creature at the same time the damage is prevented. If a 1/1 creature would be dealt 6 damage, 3 damage is prevented and three +1/+1 counters are put on the creature. The creature ends up as a 4/4 creature with 3 damage marked on it.
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