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Lifetap
5ED · Fifth Edition #99 · Uncommon · released 1997-03-24
{U}{U}
Enchantment
Whenever a Forest an opponent controls becomes tapped, you gain 1 life.
"Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps the singing bird will come."
—Chinese proverb
Lifetap is an uncommon blue enchantment from Fifth Edition (1997). It has been printed 14 times across 13 sets, from 1993 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.20 to $56.57 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.33
Format legality
Where you can play Lifetap in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (14)
Prices range from $0.20 to $56.57 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $0.20.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 61 | Uncommon | $56.57 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 62 | Uncommon | $18.15 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 62 | Uncommon | $2.71 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 62 | Uncommon | $6.52 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 62 | Uncommon | $1.39 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 63 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Revised Edition | 63 | Uncommon | $0.27 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 63 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 81 | Uncommon | $0.75 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 81 | Uncommon | $0.31 | — |
| Fifth Edition This page | 99 | Uncommon | $0.33 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 358 | Uncommon | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 61 | Uncommon | $1.80 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 125 | Uncommon | $0.20 | — |
More from Fifth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2004-10-04Gives one life for each and every Forest tapped.
- 2004-10-04In multi-player games it affects all opponents.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lifetap legal in Commander?
Yes — Lifetap is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lifetap legal in?
Lifetap is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Lifetap been printed?
Lifetap has been printed 14 times across 13 sets, from 1993 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Lifetap?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#125) at about $0.20.
Who illustrated Lifetap?
This printing of Lifetap was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg.