Magic: The Gathering

Lifelace

Unlimited Edition 208 • rare

Set: Unlimited Edition
Collector number: 208
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Amy Weber
Market price: $5.46

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What it's worth

$5.46market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$5.32 – $5.70 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Unlimited Edition, this piece occupies a notable place in the early history of the game. Its ability to alter the color of target permanents remains a singular mechanical curiosity that collectors value for its unique role in deck customization and thematic play.

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Card face

What it does

Target spell or permanent becomes green. (Mana symbols on that permanent remain unchanged.)

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Lifelace was released as part of the Unlimited Edition set for Magic: The Gathering in 1993, shortly after the initial Alpha and Beta print runs. Created by Wizards of the Coast, the game was designed by Richard Garfield to combine the strategic depth of trading card games with a fantasy setting. The Unlimited Edition served to meet the unexpected public demand for the game, utilizing the same card list and artwork as the limited releases but featuring a white border to distinguish it from its predecessors.

The card’s illustration was provided by artist Dan Frazier, who contributed artwork to many of the game's early sets. Lifelace was designed as a thematic 'lace' card, which allows players to manipulate the color properties of permanent cards. While these early utility cards are often viewed today as niche in competitive play, they represent the experimental, flavor-driven design philosophy that characterized the foundation of the game during its inaugural year.

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About

About Lifelace

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