Quick Answer

Reverse Damage is a rare Instant from 2ED (2ED) costing {1}{W}{W}. Current price: $27.97 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Reverse Damage MTG card

Reverse Damage

Instant

Card Text

The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage. You gain life equal to the damage prevented this way.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 2ED 2ED 🎨 Dameon Willich

Market Prices

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$27.97
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$13.99
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€10.97
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (21 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reverse Damage? Basics

Reverse Damage is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage. You gain life equal to the damage prevented this way."

How much mana does Reverse Damage cost to cast? Basics

Reverse Damage has a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Reverse Damage's mana cost of {1}{W}{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.

Reverse Damage 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.

Reverse Damage's current oracle text is: "The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage. You gain life equal to the damage prevented this way."

What is the current price of Reverse Damage? Pricing

The current market price for Reverse Damage is approximately $27.97 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €10.97 EUR.

Where can I buy Reverse Damage? Pricing

You can purchase Reverse Damage 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.

Is Reverse Damage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Reverse Damage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Reverse Damage legal in Modern? Legality

Reverse Damage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Reverse Damage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Reverse Damage 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 Reverse Damage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Reverse Damage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Reverse Damage legal in Legacy? Legality

Reverse Damage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Reverse Damage legal in Vintage? Legality

Reverse Damage 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 Reverse Damage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Reverse Damage 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 Reverse Damage from? Details

This printing of Reverse Damage is from 2ED (2ED), with collector number 36.

Reverse Damage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Reverse Damage's rarity? Details

Reverse Damage is a rare card in 2ED.

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

Who illustrated Reverse Damage? Details

Reverse Damage was illustrated by Dameon Willich.

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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