Stream of Life
Classic Sixth Edition 254 • common
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 254
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Target player gains X life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Stream of Life was first printed in the original Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield to represent the core green mechanic of converting mana directly into life points. As a foundational sorcery, it serves as a staple effect that has appeared in many core sets throughout the game's history, reflecting a design philosophy focused on sustain and defensive stability during the early stages of the game's development.
The Sixth Edition version, released in 1999, features distinctive artwork by Terese Nielsen. Nielsen, a prominent illustrator in the trading card space, utilized her signature fluid style to visualize the concept of natural energy and rejuvenation. This release marked a period where the game's rule set was undergoing significant modernization, and the inclusion of her art helped establish a more refined aesthetic for the game's standard-frame era.
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About Stream of Life
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