Lifecrafter's Bestiary
Wizards Play Network 2023 2 • rare
- Set
- Wizards Play Network 2023
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.55
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
The Lifecrafter's Bestiary was originally introduced in the Aether Revolt set as an uncommon artifact, designed to provide card advantage for creature-heavy green decks by allowing players to draw a card whenever they cast a creature spell. This specific version was issued as a promotional card through the Wizards Play Network in 2023, serving as a reward for participants in organized play events at local game stores. The promotion sought to revitalize interest in existing cards by offering them with upgraded rarity stamps and unique frames to appeal to collectors and active tournament players alike.
The artwork for this printing was provided by the renowned illustrator Izzy, who is celebrated for a distinct, painterly style that emphasizes light and dynamic composition. For this piece, Izzy focused on the creature-crafting aesthetic of the Kaladesh setting, balancing the utilitarian nature of the artifact with the biological complexity of the creatures it catalogs. The design was received positively by the Magic: The Gathering community, which frequently praises the artist's ability to blend mechanical flavor with expressive, high-fantasy visuals.
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