Life Goes On
Hour of Devastation 121 • common
- Set
- Hour of Devastation
- Collector number
- 121
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
You gain 4 life. If a creature died this turn, you gain 8 life instead.
"If you believe the God-Pharaoh tests you, charge with me to prove yourself. If you believe he betrayed us all, join with me to fight for tomorrow!"— Samut, former Tah-crop initiate
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Life Goes On was released in 2017 as part of the Hour of Devastation expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed as a thematic representation of the desperate struggle for survival during the apocalyptic events unfolding on the plane of Amonkhet. Mechanically, it serves as an instant-speed life gain spell, highlighting the resilience of the local population against the overwhelming threat posed by the antagonist Nicol Bolas.
The card features artwork by Izzy, a long-time contributor to the game. The illustration depicts a moment of respite amidst ruin, aiming to capture a sense of fragile hope. Upon its release, it was received as a functional, niche utility card in constructed formats, valued primarily by players looking for efficient life gain options to stabilize against aggressive strategies.
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