Lifeforce
Limited Edition Alpha 206 • uncommon
- Set
- Limited Edition Alpha
- Collector number
- 206
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- green mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Dameon Willich
- Market price
- $84.11
What it does
green mana green mana: Counter target black spell.
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
Lifeforce was released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Alpha set, the inaugural printing of Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the card was intended to explore the mechanics of resource management within the green color philosophy, allowing players to exchange life points for the ability to draw cards. This design was central to the game's initial goal of blending strategic depth with high-stakes risk-reward gameplay.
The artwork for Lifeforce was created by artist Quinton Hoover, known for his distinct, lyrical style that defined much of the early aesthetic of the game. Hoover utilized intricate linework and a muted, earthy palette to ground the card's supernatural effect in a sense of ancient, natural power. Upon its release, the card became a noteworthy example of the experimental mechanical design present in the Alpha set, reflecting the development team's commitment to creating a diverse and unpredictable competitive landscape.
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