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The 2013 Modern Masters reprint of Life from the Loam (Card #153) is a staple sorcery for Magic: The Gathering collectors, valued for its graveyard recursion capabilities.

Life from the Loam

2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Masters

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Product Overview

Description

Life from the Loam holds a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history as the defining card of the Modern Masters 2013 set. Released in 2013 with the set code MMA, this card carries the number 153 and was illustrated by Terese Nielsen. It is classified as a Rare rarity within the Modern Masters expansion, marking it as a sought-after item for serious trading card game enthusiasts who appreciate the strategic depth of the format. As a Sorcery card, Life from the Loam offers a unique mechanical advantage that has resonated with players for years. Its primary function allows the caster to return up to three target land cards from their graveyard directly to their hand. This capability provides immense flexibility in deck construction, particularly for strategies that rely on manipulating the graveyard to generate resources. The card also features a secondary ability known as Dredge 3, which offers an alternative way to utilize the card by milling three cards instead of drawing one. Modern Masters was designed to bring powerful cards from the Modern format into a standard-legal environment, making this reprint historically significant for the game's evolution. The card's black border and classic layout are characteristic of the era, appealing to those who collect by set or by specific card identity. For investors and hobbyists, maintaining a complete set of Modern Masters is a common goal, and this card is an essential component of that collection. Whether you are building a vintage-style deck or simply curating a library of iconic Magic cards, Life from the Loam represents a key piece of TCG heritage. Its enduring popularity ensures that copies from the 2013 print run remain relevant and desirable in the collector marketplace.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2013

Series

Modern Masters

Card Number

#153

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Terese Nielsen

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{G}

Type

Sorcery

Color

G

Card Text

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Return up to three target land cards from your graveyard to your hand. Dredge 3 (If you would draw a card, you may mill three cards instead. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What set does Card 153 belong to in Magic: The Gathering?

Card 153 is part of the Modern Masters set, which was released in 2013. This set features reprints of powerful cards from the Modern format, packaged in a distinctive black-bordered design.

How does the Dredge mechanic work on Life from the Loam?

The Dredge 3 ability allows a player to mill three cards from their library instead of drawing a card. If the card is put into the graveyard this way, it can be returned from the graveyard to the player's hand.

Is Life from the Loam considered a rare card in the Modern Masters set?

Yes, Life from the Loam is printed with a Rare rarity symbol in the Modern Masters expansion. This designation indicates its relative scarcity within the set compared to Common and Uncommon cards.

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