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Temper

Temper

{X}{1}{W}
Instant

Prevent the next X 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.

"I don't need a plan, just a goal. The rest will follow on its own." —Gerrard

Illustrated by Matthew D. Wilson

Formats
Not Legalstandard
Not Legalhistoric
Not Legaltimeless
Not Legalpioneer
Not Legalmodern
Legallegacy
Not Legalpauper
Legalvintage
Not Legalpenny
Legalcommander
Legaloathbreaker
Not Legalbrawl
Not Legalalchemy

This printing

Number#20
RarityUncommon
ReleasedMar 2, 1998
EDHREC rank#29,655

Prices

USD$0.14
EUR€0.08
MTGO0.09 tix
Rulings (2)
  • You can make X be larger than the amount of damage, but you only get one counter for each actual point of damage prevented.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • The +1/+1 counters do show up at the same time as any unprevented damage, which means they are there before you check for lethal damage.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast

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