The 1993 Unlimited Edition Living Artifact card, a rare Aura enchantment that offers strategic life-gain mechanics for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Living Artifact
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Unlimited Edition
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The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition Living Artifact card (number 209) stands as a foundational piece for serious TCG enthusiasts. Designed by Anson Maddocks, this rare enchantment introduces a unique strategic layer by allowing players to convert damage taken into vitality counters. These counters can then be removed during upkeep to gain life, creating a dynamic resource management loop that appeals to both nostalgic players and modern strategists. As one of the earliest artifacts in the game's history, Living Artifact represents the creative experimentation of Magic's initial design phase. Collectors value this card not just for its gameplay utility, but for its place in the evolution of the Unlimited Edition set. Its green mana cost and aura subtype make it a distinctive inclusion for deck builders focused on artifact synergy and life total manipulation. Whether you are looking to complete a vintage set or add a functional staple to your collection, understanding the mechanics and history of cards like this one enhances the overall collecting experience. The card's enduring presence in the meta highlights the timeless appeal of well-designed enchantments in the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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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.