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Test of Faith

DST · Darksteel #17 · Uncommon · released 2004-02-06

{1}{W}
Instant
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.

Test of Faith is an uncommon white instant from Darksteel (2004). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2004 to 2013. Recent market prices range from $0.17 to $0.51 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.

USD$0.23
USD Foil$0.51
IllustratorVance Kovacs
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
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Format legality

Where you can play Test of Faith in sanctioned and popular formats.

All printings (4)

Prices range from $0.17 to $0.51 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Modern Masters at $0.17.

SetNo.RarityPriceFoil
Darksteel This page17Uncommon$0.23$0.51
Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons28Uncommon$0.29—
Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia29Uncommon——
Modern Masters33Common$0.17$0.26

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Rulings

Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).

  • 2004-12-01The +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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Test of Faith legal in Commander?
Yes — Test of Faith is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Test of Faith legal in?
Test of Faith is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Test of Faith been printed?
Test of Faith has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2004 to 2013.
What is the cheapest printing of Test of Faith?
The cheapest printing is Modern Masters (#33) at about $0.17.
Who illustrated Test of Faith?
This printing of Test of Faith was illustrated by Vance Kovacs.