The 1994 Magic: The Gathering Revised Edition Lifetap card is an uncommon blue enchantment that offers strategic life gain. Card number 63, illustrated by Anson Maddocks, remains a staple for collectors of the original set.
Lifetap
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Revised Edition
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Released in 1994 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Revised Edition, Lifetap is a blue enchantment card designated as number 63. Designed by Anson Maddocks, this uncommon card has long been recognized for its straightforward yet impactful gameplay effect. The card’s ability allows players to gain life whenever a Forest an opponent controls becomes tapped, providing a steady resource advantage during matches. Collectors of vintage trading card games often seek out cards from this era due to their historical significance in the TCG market. Whether you are building a thematic deck focused on life gain or assembling a complete collection of the 1994 base set, this card holds a distinct place in the catalog. By focusing on the identity and mechanics of the card, collectors can appreciate the design choices that defined early Magic: The Gathering releases. The interplay between land manipulation and life total management makes Lifetap a memorable piece of the game's early strategic landscape.
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Lifetap
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{U}{U}
Enchantment
U
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Whenever a Forest an opponent controls becomes tapped, you gain 1 life.