Instant, XWW (2)
Common
Choose one — Target player gains X life; or prevent the next X damage that would be dealt to target creature or player this turn.
Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.
—D'Avenant proverb
Illus. Harold McNeill
Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
Legal in Classic (MTGO)
Legal in Commander