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Cradle of Vitality
ALA · Shards of Alara #7 · Rare · released 2008-10-03
{3}{W}
Enchantment
Whenever you gain life, you may pay {1}{W}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature for each 1 life you gained.
Naya's trees grow tall and sturdy. Their foliage intertwines to form dewcups, rainwater pools where the elves gather to celebrate life.
Cradle of Vitality is a rare white enchantment from Shards of Alara (2008). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2008 to 2020. Recent market prices range from $0.53 to $5.93 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.54
USD Foil$7.99
Format legality
Where you can play Cradle of Vitality in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.53 to $5.93 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Shards of Alara at $0.53.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara This page | 7 | Rare | $0.53 | $5.93 |
| Commander 2013 | 7 | Rare | $0.53 | — |
| Jumpstart | 98 | Rare | $0.54 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2014-02-01If multiple creatures you control with lifelink deal damage simultaneously, each instance is a single life-gain event and the ability will trigger separately for each of them.
- 2008-10-01You choose a target when the ability triggers. You don’t choose whether to pay {1}{W} until the ability resolves.
- 2008-10-01Cradle of Vitality triggers just once for each life-gaining event, whether it’s 1 life from Deathgreeter or 8 life from Soul’s Grace. You pay the cost just once, but the targeted creature will get a number of counters equal to the amount of life you gained.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cradle of Vitality legal in Commander?
Yes — Cradle of Vitality is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cradle of Vitality legal in?
Cradle of Vitality is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Cradle of Vitality been printed?
Cradle of Vitality has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2008 to 2020.
What is the cheapest printing of Cradle of Vitality?
The cheapest printing is Shards of Alara (#7) at about $0.53.
Who illustrated Cradle of Vitality?
This printing of Cradle of Vitality was illustrated by Trevor Hairsine.