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Respite, Tempest 249
Illustrated by Rebecca Guay · Card image provided by Scryfall.
TMP 249 · common

Respite

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Collector number249
SetTempest (TMP)
Raritycommon
Released1997-10-14
Mana cost{1}{G}
Mana value2
ColoursG
Power / toughness—
ArtistRebecca Guay

Oracle text

Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn. You gain 1 life for each attacking creature.

Format legality

legacy: legalpauper: legalvintage: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalpaupercommander: legalduel: legalpremodern: legalpredh: legaltlr: legal

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