Balm of Restoration vs Candles' Glow — MTG Card Comparison
Candles' Glow has the edge overall — it is legal in more formats (4 vs 0).
Balm of Restoration
{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Choose one —
• You gain 2 life.
• Prevent the next 2 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.
*"Not all armies enjoyed the services of a medic. For them, Balm of Restoration was that much more valuable."
—*Sarpadian Empires, vol. I**
Candles' Glow
Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. You gain life equal to the damage prevented this way.
Splice onto Arcane {1}{W} (As you cast an Arcane spell, you may reveal this card from your hand and pay its splice cost. If you do, add this card's effects to that spell.)
| Stat | Balm of Restoration | Candles' Glow |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {2} | {1}{W} |
| CMC | 2 | 2 |
| Type | Artifact | Instant — Arcane |
| Rarity | Rare | Uncommon |
| Set | Fallen Empires | Champions of Kamigawa |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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