Oracle text
Prevent the next 7 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
Mox strategy
Hold At Bay is a low-cost instant that excels at preventing a significant amount of damage (7 points) to any target in a single turn, making it effective for saving creatures, planeswalkers, or yourself from big hits or multiple smaller attacks. Its strength lies in efficient damage prevention on a tight mana budget. It synergizes well with cards that benefit from damage prevention or lifegain when damage is negated, and it supports defensive or control strategies aimed at stabilizing the board. It enables plays that delay or negate aggressive opponents' damage bursts, making it a practical inclusion in white decks focused on damage mitigation and survivability.
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$0.09market (USD)
USD$0.09
USD Foil$0.25
EUR€0.04
EUR Foil€0.13
MTGO Tix0.04 Tix
Format legality
- standard—
- pioneerLegal
- modernLegal
- legacyLegal
- vintageLegal
- commanderLegal
- pauperLegal
- brawl—
- historic—
- alchemy—
- oathbreakerLegal