Living Artifact

Living Artifact was originally printed as part of the Alpha expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 1993, later appearing in the limited 1994 release known as Summer Magic. This specific iteration, often referred to as the Edgar print, emerged from a rare set of cards intended to correct printing errors found in previous core sets. The card was designed by Richard Garfield, the creator of the game, as an enchantment that allows a player to imbue a land with the ability to become a creature, reflecting the high-fantasy theme of awakening nature to defend its territory.

The artwork for Living Artifact was illustrated by Jesper Myrfors, the original art director of Magic: The Gathering. His style for this piece emphasizes the organic, earthy transformation of the land, utilizing a muted, classical aesthetic that became a hallmark of the game's early years. While it was not a centerpiece of tournament play, the card is highly sought after by collectors of the Summer Magic set due to its extreme scarcity and the unique production history associated with the 1994 recall and subsequent limited rerelease.