Magic: The Gathering

Breath of Life

Portal 10 • common

Set: Portal
Collector number: 10
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: White
Artist: DiTerlizzi
Market price: $0.57

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$0.57market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.49 – $0.57 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a foundational example of restorative magic, allowing a player to return a creature from the graveyard to the battlefield. Because it originates from a set designed to introduce the game to new players, it remains a meaningful piece for those interested in the history of accessible, essential mechanics.

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What it does

Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Breath of Life was released in 1997 as part of the Portal expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed as an entry-level product, intended to introduce new players to the game mechanics with simplified card templates and a removal of the complex interrupt card type that defined earlier sets. The set was marketed toward casual players who found the standard game complexity daunting at the time.

The artwork for this card was created by artist Brian Snoddy, whose distinctively textured, fantasy-focused style was a staple of the game during its early years. The card features a classic white mana aesthetic, focusing on the theme of resurrection or restoration. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed as a functional utility piece within the set's limited environment, though it did not significantly impact the competitive tournament landscape of the era.

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About

About Breath of Life

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