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First printed in Magic 2012 (2011)

All 4 prints

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The List (PLST) #DDN-61, 2019
Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning (DDN) #61, 2014
Conspiracy (CNS) #83, 2014
Magic 2012 (M12) #36, 2011

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Instant

Target creature gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.

Illustrated by: Mark Zug

Legality

Legal in: Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, Penny Dreadful, Commander, Duel Commander, Pauper Commander, Tiny Leaders, Oathbreaker
Not legal in: Standard, Pioneer, Future Standard, Historic, Timeless, Alchemy, Premodern, Old School 93/94, Gladiator, PreDH, Brawl, Standard Brawl, Competitive Brawl

Ruling (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.

Prices

MTGO price: 0.002 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 30 Oct 2026).