Life of the Party, card number 148 from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering New Capenna Commander subset. This Rare Elemental creature offers unique tactical options for deck builders.
Life of the Party
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • New Capenna • Commander
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Life of the Party is a distinct Rare Elemental creature found in the Commander subset of Magic: The Gathering's 2022 New Capenna expansion. Designed by Brian Valeza, this card captures the chaotic energy of the plane's underground criminal syndicates through its unique mechanics. As card number 148 in the set, it serves as a compelling addition for collectors who appreciate the intricate design work characteristic of New Capenna. The card’s gameplay revolves around creating a temporary swarm and disrupting opponents. With a mana cost of three generic mana and one red mana, it enters the battlefield as a 0/1 creature with haste, first strike, and trample. Its primary ability activates when it attacks, granting it plus X plus zero power until end of turn, where X equals the number of creatures you control. This scaling mechanic rewards players who have built up their board presence, allowing a seemingly fragile creature to become a significant threat. A secondary, more disruptive effect triggers when Life of the Party enters the battlefield. If it is not a token, each opponent must create a token copy of it. These tokens are goaded for the remainder of the game, meaning they are compelled to attack if able and must attack a player other than the controller of the goad. This effect can turn an opponent's resources against them, creating board chaos that complements aggressive red decks. The card remains a memorable piece of Modern Magic history, offering a mix of direct damage potential and indirect disruption.
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Life of the Party
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Brian Valeza
Card Stock
English
{3}{R}
Creature — Elemental
0 / 1
R
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First strike, trample, haste Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the number of creatures you control. When this creature enters, if it's not a token, each opponent creates a token that's a copy of it. The tokens are goaded for the rest of the game. (They attack each combat if able and attack a player other than you if able.)