Fountain of Youth
Classic Sixth Edition 286 • uncommon
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 286
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 0 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Daniel Gelon
- Market price
- $0.36
What it does
2 generic mana, tap: You gain 1 life.
The fountain had stood in the town square for centuries, but only the pigeons knew its secret.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Fountain of Youth card was originally released as a rare in the Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited sets in 1993, representing the legendary mythical spring of eternal life. It was later reprinted as an uncommon in the 1999 Classic Sixth Edition, which served as a foundational core set for the game's modern rules engine, simplifying terminology for a broader audience.
The artwork was commissioned from Daniel Gelon, a prominent illustrator during the game's early years. His depiction emphasizes the mystical nature of the artifact, fitting into the game's high fantasy aesthetic. While the card is mechanically simple, its inclusion in the Sixth Edition provided players with a recurring, low-cost method for gaining life, remaining a nostalgic touchstone for collectors of early Magic: The Gathering history.
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