Intervention Pact

Instant, 0 (0)
Intervention Pact is white.
The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage. You gain life equal to the damage prevented this way.
At the beginning of your next upkeep, pay {1}{W}{W}. If you don't, you lose the game.
Illus. Dave Kendall

Gatherer Card Rulings [Nov 2009]

• 5/1/2007: The delayed triggered ability will trigger regardless of whether any damage is actually prevented.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy, Extended Banned in Standard
Printings (1/9)	Future Sight (Rare)