Glyph of Life
Legends 15 • common
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 15
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Susan Van Camp
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Choose target Wall creature. Whenever that creature is dealt damage by an attacking creature this turn, you gain that much life.
Any wall can be battered down, but at what cost?
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Glyph of Life was released as part of the Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 1994. Developed as the game's first true expansion set, Legends introduced the concept of legendary creatures and multi-colored spells to the base game. It emerged during a period of rapid growth for the trading card game, aiming to add mechanical complexity and deeper narrative elements to the early play environment.
The card features artwork by Susan Van Camp, a frequent illustrator during Magic's formative years. Her design for this enchantment reflects the ethereal, mystical aesthetic prevalent in early 90s fantasy gaming. While the card is often cited for its niche utility in gameplay, it serves as a distinct example of the early experimental design phase where developers were still establishing the balance between enchantment-based healing effects and overall game pacing.
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