What it does
"Pray for Protection" isn't an official Magic: The Gathering keyword or ability—it doesn't appear in the comprehensive rules or on any printed card. You may be thinking of protection, a genuine keyword, or perhaps confusing it with a casual house rule or a card from another game.
The real keyword protection (e.g., "protection from red") means the permanent can't be Damaged, Enchanted/Equipped, Blocked, or Targeted by anything with that quality—remembered by the acronym DEBT. The most common mistake: players think protection counters or prevents everything, but it doesn't stop non-targeted effects like sacrifice, -X/-X auras already attached, or "destroy all" board wipes.
If you saw "Pray for Protection" on a specific card or supplement, double-check the exact wording—it's likely flavor text or a non-MTG term. Share the source and I'll clarify the actual ruling.
Iconic cards with Pray for Protection
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