Lifecrafter's Bestiary
Aether Revolt 162 • rare
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 162
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.50
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, scry 1.
Whenever you cast a creature spell, you may pay green mana. If you do, draw a card.
"Inspiration is found by looking outward."— Oviya Pashiri, sage lifecrafter
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lifecrafter's Bestiary was released in 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the plane of Kaladesh, a world defined by its whimsical, steam-powered inventions and mastery of a magical energy known as aether, this artifact represents the resourcefulness of the local inventors. It was designed to provide card advantage for green-aligned decks, reflecting the synergy between nature-based strategies and the set's broader mechanical themes of innovation and resource management.
The card’s illustration was crafted by the artist Izzy, who utilized a lush, detailed style to capture the essence of a scholarly ledger documenting the flora and fauna of Kaladesh. The visual design emphasizes the naturalistic yet mechanical aesthetic of the plane, portraying the Bestiary as an essential tool for any explorer. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its efficiency in sustained gameplay, quickly becoming a staple in Commander and other casual formats where long-term card draw is highly valued.
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