Quick Answer

Boon of Safety is a common Instant from SNC (SNC) costing {W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Boon of Safety MTG card

Boon of Safety

Instant

Card Text

Put a shield counter on target creature. (If it would be dealt damage or destroyed, remove a shield counter from it instead.) Scry 1.

"Saving a stranger's life is an excellent recruitment method. Luckily, peril is so easy to come by." —Falco Spara

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 SNC SNC 🎨 Robin Olausson
Scry

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boon of Safety? Basics

Boon of Safety is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a shield counter on target creature. (If it would be dealt damage or destroyed, remove a shield counter from it instead.) Scry 1."

How much mana does Boon of Safety cost to cast? Basics

Boon of Safety has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Boon of Safety's mana cost of {W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Boon of Safety has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Boon of Safety's current oracle text is: "Put a shield counter on target creature. (If it would be dealt damage or destroyed, remove a shield counter from it instead.) Scry 1."

What is the current price of Boon of Safety? Pricing

The current market price for Boon of Safety is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Boon of Safety? Pricing

You can purchase Boon of Safety from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Boon of Safety normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.29

Is Boon of Safety legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Boon of Safety in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Boon of Safety legal in Modern? Legality

Boon of Safety is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Boon of Safety legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Boon of Safety is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Boon of Safety legal in Pioneer? Legality

Boon of Safety is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Boon of Safety legal in Legacy? Legality

Boon of Safety is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Boon of Safety legal in Vintage? Legality

Boon of Safety is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Boon of Safety legal in Pauper? Legality

Boon of Safety is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Boon of Safety from? Details

This printing of Boon of Safety is from SNC (SNC), with collector number 4.

Boon of Safety may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Boon of Safety's rarity? Details

Boon of Safety is a common card in SNC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Boon of Safety? Details

Boon of Safety was illustrated by Robin Olausson.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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