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Scars of the Veteran — Alliances #16
Scars of the Veteran is an uncommon Instant from Alliances (1996), collector number 16, illustrated by Dan Frazier.
Scars of the Veteran price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Set
- Alliances
- Number
- 16
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {4}{W}
- Colour
- White
- Illustrator
- Dan Frazier
- Released
- 10 June 1996
What Scars of the Veteran does
You may exile a white card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Prevent the next 7 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. If it's a creature, put a +0/+1 counter on it for each 1 damage prevented this way at the beginning of the next end step.
Format legality
Other printings of Scars of the Veteran
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL-16 |  Scars of the Veteran Instant | The List 2026 | Uncommon | — |
| 16 |  Scars of the Veteran Instant | Coldsnap Theme Decks 2006 | Uncommon | €0.19 |
All 3 Scars of the Veteran printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Scars of the Veteran from Alliances worth?
About €0.16 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Scars of the Veteran are there?
3 English paper printings, from Coldsnap Theme Decks to Alliances. The cheapest right now is the Alliances printing.
Is Scars of the Veteran legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Scars of the Veteran (Alliances)?
Dan Frazier.
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