The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition Living Artifact card, a rare Aura enchantment from the landmark first expansion.
Living Artifact
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Collectors' Edition
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The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition Living Artifact card stands as a foundational piece for enthusiasts of the original trading card game. Identified by card number 209, this enchantment belongs to the unique Collectors' Edition subset, which featured a black border and specialized foil treatments to distinguish it from standard releases. Designed by Anson Maddocks, the card embodies the early aesthetic and mechanical diversity that defined the game's initial launch. As an Aura enchantment, it offers a strategic interaction where vitality counters are applied based on damage dealt, allowing players to convert incoming hits into life gain during their upkeep. Collectors value this artifact for its historical significance within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem and its role in establishing the enchantment subtype's viability. Whether you are completing a vintage set or exploring early game design, the Collectors' Edition Living Artifact represents a key milestone in TCG history. Its enduring appeal lies in its simplicity and the nostalgic value of the first expansion's distinct visual style. For investors and hobbyists alike, this card offers a tangible connection to the origins of competitive card gaming, making it a meaningful addition to any curated library of vintage collectibles.
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Living Artifact
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{G}
Enchantment — Aura
G
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Enchant artifact Whenever you're dealt damage, put that many vitality counters on this Aura. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may remove a vitality counter from this Aura. If you do, you gain 1 life.