Rakalite

Artifact, 6 (6)
{2}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to target creature or player this turn. Return Rakalite to its owner's hand at end of turn.¹
Urza was the first to understand that the war would not be lost for lack of power, but for lack of troops.
Illus. Christopher Rush

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• Only returns to your hand if it is still in play at the end of the turn. If it leaves play, it does not return. [bethmo 1994/05/01]
• Can be used any number of times during the turn before it leaves play. [D'Angelo 1994/06/01]
• Can choose a different creature or player for each use. [D'Angelo 1994/06/01]
• Extended tournaments (see Rule 803) have banned this card since 1999/10/01.
• Note - It is of type Artifact, not Poly Artifact. [Oracle 1998/07/01]

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy Banned in Extended, Standard
Printings (2/3)	Chronicles (Rare) Antiquities (Uncommon)