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Brave the Elements
ZEN · Zendikar #4 · Uncommon · released 2009-10-02
{W}
Instant
Choose a color. White creatures you control gain protection from the chosen color until end of turn.
"Trust me, your lost fingers and toes are nothing compared to the lost treasures of Sejiri."
—Zahr Gada, Halimar expedition leader
Brave the Elements is an uncommon white instant from Zendikar (2009). It has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2009 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.32 to $7.88 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$1.50
USD Foil$4.48
Format legality
Where you can play Brave the Elements in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.32 to $7.88 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2014 at $0.32.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendikar This page | 4 | Uncommon | $1.24 | $4.60 |
| Magic Player Rewards 2011 | 2 | Rare | $7.88 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 37857 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Magic 2014 | 10 | Uncommon | $0.32 | $3.78 |
| Commander 2014 | 66 | Uncommon | $0.39 | — |
| Explorer Anthology 2 | 4 | Uncommon | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2009-10-01You choose a color as Brave the Elements resolves. Once the color is chosen, it’s too late for players to respond.
- 2009-10-01Only white creatures you control at the time Brave the Elements resolves gain the protection ability. Creatures that come under your control later in the turn, or that turn white later in the turn, won’t have it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brave the Elements legal in Commander?
Yes — Brave the Elements is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Brave the Elements legal in?
Brave the Elements is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Brave the Elements been printed?
Brave the Elements has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2009 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Brave the Elements?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2014 (#10) at about $0.32.
Who illustrated Brave the Elements?
This printing of Brave the Elements was illustrated by Goran Josic.