Living Lore

Description

Living Lore, designated as card number 61 in the Dragons of Tarkir set, is a distinct blue Avatar creature released by Wizards of the Coast in 2015. Designed by Jason Felix, this Rare card serves as a key piece for collectors focusing on the blue color identity within the Tarkir block. The card’s design emphasizes its role as a versatile spell caster, fitting seamlessly into decks that prioritize resource management and card advantage. As a Creature — Avatar with a mana cost of three generic mana and one blue mana, Living Lore brings a mana value of four to the battlefield. Its primary appeal lies in its ability to interact with the graveyard. Upon entering play, the card allows the player to exile an instant or sorcery from their graveyard. This exiled card then determines Living Lore’s power and toughness, making it a dynamic threat that scales based on the resources removed from play. The strategic depth of Living Lore is further enhanced by its triggered ability. Whenever the Avatar deals combat damage, the controller may sacrifice it to cast the previously exiled instant or sorcery without paying its mana cost. This mechanic turns the card into a engine for replaying powerful spells, rewarding players who build around graveyard synergy. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out Living Lore for its elegant mechanics and historical significance within the Dragons of Tarkir expansion. For investors and hobbyists, this card represents a tangible piece of TCG history. It is valued not only for its gameplay utility but also for its place in the broader narrative of the Tarkir block. Whether used in competitive play or held as a collectible item, Living Lore remains a notable entry in the 2015 release.