Stream of Life

Stream of Life first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a foundational green sorcery card. Its primary purpose was to provide players with a straightforward method of gaining life based on the amount of mana invested, embodying the restorative and expansionist themes central to the color green. The card's enduring presence in the game’s early years solidified its role as a classic staple for green-aligned decks.

The Ninth Edition printing, released in 2005, served as a core set reprint that updated the card with the modern frame and aesthetic standards of the time. The illustration featured on this version was created by artist Kaja Foglio, whose work frequently defined the whimsical and organic visual language of the game’s earlier eras. While the card is a functional reprint, its inclusion in the Ninth Edition is noted by collectors for its star-symbol collector number, which signifies its status as a foil version of the card within that set.