Breath of Life
Starter 1999 10 • uncommon
- Set
- Starter 1999
- Collector number
- 10
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- DiTerlizzi
- Market price
- $0.48
What it does
Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Breath of Life was released as part of the inaugural 1999 Starter set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Wizards of the Coast, this set was specifically engineered to introduce new players to the mechanics of the game, offering a simplified and accessible entry point compared to the more complex expert-level expansions of the time. The card was designed as a white-aligned sorcery, reflecting the color's thematic focus on healing, resurrection, and the preservation of life within the game's broader magical mythology.
The artwork for the card was provided by Tony DiTerlizzi, a prolific and highly regarded illustrator known for his whimsical and highly detailed style. DiTerlizzi was a cornerstone artist for Magic during its early years, contributing iconic illustrations that defined the visual aesthetic of the fantasy setting. His rendition of Breath of Life depicts a serene, ethereal scene that emphasizes the card's function of returning a creature from the graveyard to the battlefield, a classic effect that has remained a staple in white deck strategies for decades.
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About Breath of Life
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