Name
Test of Faith

Mana Cost

Type
Instant

Set
Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia

Rarity
Uncommon

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.


Number
#29

Other Prints
Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons
Darksteel
Modern Masters

Legal Formats
Commander | Duel | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pauper | Pauper Commander | Penny | Vintage

Availability
Magic Online

Rulings

(01/12/2004)
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.


Artist
Vance Kovacs

Translations
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