Test of Faith (17)
DST · Darksteel · uncommon
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 2.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | uncommon |
| Colors | W |
| EDHREC rank | 27428 |
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.
Those who survive the test bear a mark of power anyone can recognize.
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Printings
Darksteel
$0.23
Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons
$0.29
Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia
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Modern Masters
$0.17
Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.23 | $0.51 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.29 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.10 | $0.39 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | $0.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.01 | — | — | 2026-08-22 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 试炼信念 |
| French | Test de foi |
| German | Glaubensprüfung |
| Italian | Prova di Fede |
| Japanese | 信仰の試練 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Teste de Fé |
| Spanish | Prueba de fe |