The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors Edition card Lich (114), a rare Black Enchantment with unique game-breaking mechanics.
Lich
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Collectors' Edition
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The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors Edition card Lich (114) stands as a pivotal piece of early trading card game history. As one of the rarest cards from the original run, this Black Enchantment has defined strategic discussions among collectors and players alike since its release. Lich is classified as a Rare within the Collectors' Edition set, carrying the specific card number 114. Its design reflects the distinctive aesthetic of the 1993 era, featuring artwork by Daniel Gelon. The card’s mechanical impact is significant; it alters the fundamental rules of life total management. Upon entering the battlefield, it requires the player to lose life equal to their current total. In exchange, it provides protection against losing the game due to having zero or less life, while converting life gain into card draw. Additionally, it forces the sacrifice of non-token permanents when damage is dealt, creating a high-stakes dynamic for any deck utilizing it. Collectors value this card not just for its rarity, but for its historical context within the Collectors' Edition release. This subset was produced for a limited audience, making every card, including Lich, a notable item for serious TCG enthusiasts. The card’s complex rules text and powerful effect have kept it relevant in conversations about game design and evolution. For investors and hobbyists, acquiring Lich represents owning a piece of the foundational era of Magic: The Gathering. Its status as a Rare card from this exclusive 1993 set ensures its place in any comprehensive collection.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Lich
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Daniel Gelon
Card Stock
English
{B}{B}{B}{B}
Enchantment
B
Card Text
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As this enchantment enters, you lose life equal to your life total. You don't lose the game for having 0 or less life. If you would gain life, draw that many cards instead. Whenever you're dealt damage, sacrifice that many nontoken permanents. If you can't, you lose the game. When this enchantment is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, you lose the game.
