Cradle of Vitality
Shards of Alara 7 • rare
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 7
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Trevor Hairsine
- Market price
- $0.55
What it does
Whenever you gain life, you may pay 1 generic mana white mana. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature for each 1 life you gained.
Naya's trees grow tall and sturdy. Their foliage intertwines to form dewcups, rainwater pools where the elves gather to celebrate life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cradle of Vitality was released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced the concept of the 'shards' of a shattered world, each defined by a specific color philosophy. This card represents the plane of Bant, a society focused on community, order, and life, reflected in the card's mechanics which allow players to trade life gain for creature growth.
The artwork was illustrated by Steve Argyle, who captured the idyllic, ethereal aesthetic of the Bant shard. The design intent behind the card was to provide a thematic anchor for white-aligned decks that prioritize healing and defensive fortification. Upon its release, it became a staple in casual Commander formats, valued by players for its ability to create large, scaling threats through passive synergy with life-gain strategies.
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