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Jhessian Balmgiver is a uncommon Creature — Human Cleric from CON (CON) costing {1}{W}{U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Jhessian Balmgiver MTG card

Jhessian Balmgiver

Creature — Human Cleric

Card Text

{T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. {T}: Target creature can't be blocked this turn.

"You have two choices: heed my advice now or need my healing later."

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 CON CON 🎨 David Palumbo

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.22
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
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Cardmarket
€0.33
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jhessian Balmgiver? Basics

Jhessian Balmgiver is a Creature — Human Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. {T}: Target creature can't be blocked this turn."

How much mana does Jhessian Balmgiver cost to cast? Basics

Jhessian Balmgiver has a mana cost of {1}{W}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, 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.

Jhessian Balmgiver's mana cost of {1}{W}{U} 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.

Jhessian Balmgiver has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Jhessian Balmgiver's current oracle text is: "{T}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. {T}: Target creature can't be blocked this turn."

What is the current price of Jhessian Balmgiver? Pricing

The current market price for Jhessian Balmgiver is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

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

Where can I buy Jhessian Balmgiver? Pricing

You can purchase Jhessian Balmgiver 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.

Jhessian Balmgiver normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.22

Is Jhessian Balmgiver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Jhessian Balmgiver in Standard is not available.

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

Is Jhessian Balmgiver legal in Modern? Legality

Jhessian Balmgiver is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Jhessian Balmgiver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Jhessian Balmgiver 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 Jhessian Balmgiver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Jhessian Balmgiver in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Jhessian Balmgiver legal in Legacy? Legality

Jhessian Balmgiver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Jhessian Balmgiver legal in Vintage? Legality

Jhessian Balmgiver 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 Jhessian Balmgiver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Jhessian Balmgiver in Pauper is not available.

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 Jhessian Balmgiver from? Details

This printing of Jhessian Balmgiver is from CON (CON), with collector number 112.

Jhessian Balmgiver may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Jhessian Balmgiver's rarity? Details

Jhessian Balmgiver is a uncommon card in CON.

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

Who illustrated Jhessian Balmgiver? Details

Jhessian Balmgiver was illustrated by David Palumbo.

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

What is Jhessian Balmgiver's power and toughness? Details

Jhessian Balmgiver is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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