Life Matrix
Legends 284 • rare
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 284
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Amy Weber
- Market price
- $23.33
What it does
4 generic mana, tap: Put a matrix counter on target creature and that creature gains "Remove a matrix counter from this creature: Regenerate this creature." Activate only during your upkeep.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Life Matrix was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As one of the earliest sets in the game's history, Legends was pivotal for introducing multicolored cards and legendary creatures, expanding the strategic complexity of the game significantly during its infancy. This artifact card was designed to reflect the game's evolving mechanics regarding board state manipulation and player resource management.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a cornerstone illustrator for the game's early years. His aesthetic favored a dark, high-fantasy style that became synonymous with the 'Old School' era of Magic. Upon release, Life Matrix was noted for its unique ability to regenerate creatures, though it was often viewed by competitive players as a niche utility card rather than a centerpiece, given its relatively high mana cost for the game's environment at the time.
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