Stream of Life
Fourth Edition 272 • common
- Set
- Fourth Edition
- Collector number
- 272
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- $0.17
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 originally illustrated by Dameon Willich and debuted in the Limited Edition Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993. As one of the foundational cards of the game, it was designed to provide a straightforward way for green-aligned decks to gain life, reflecting the color's thematic connection to nature and regeneration. Its mechanical simplicity made it a staple for early players learning the mechanics of life-point management.
The version from the Fourth Edition set, released in 1995, features the same iconic artwork by Willich and maintains the classic border design of the era. Fourth Edition was a significant release as it was the first base set to be printed in large quantities, marking the transition of the game from a niche hobby to a global phenomenon. While the card is now considered a relic of early gameplay, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors interested in the aesthetics of mid-nineties fantasy art.
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