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Living Artifact
LEA · Limited Edition Alpha #208 · Rare · released 1993-08-05
{G}
Enchantment — Aura
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.
Living Artifact is a rare green enchantment from Limited Edition Alpha (1993). It has been printed 13 times across 12 sets, from 1993 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.39 to $11.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Living Artifact 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 (13)
Prices range from $0.39 to $11.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fourth Edition at $0.39.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha This page | 208 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 209 | Rare | — | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 209 | Rare | $11.99 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 209 | Rare | $5.02 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 209 | Rare | $1.99 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 209 | Rare | — | — |
| Revised Edition | 209 | Rare | $0.65 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 209 | Rare | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 259 | Rare | — | — |
| Fourth Edition | 259 | Rare | $0.39 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 311 | Rare | $0.76 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 501 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 204 | Rare | — | — |
More from Limited Edition Alpha
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2004-10-04You can cast it targeting your opponent's artifacts. The controller of the Aura (not the controller of the artifact) controls the Living Artifact ability.
- 2004-10-04Does not trigger on loss of life, just on damage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Living Artifact legal in Commander?
Yes — Living Artifact is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Living Artifact legal in?
Living Artifact is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Living Artifact been printed?
Living Artifact has been printed 13 times across 12 sets, from 1993 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Living Artifact?
The cheapest printing is Fourth Edition (#259) at about $0.39.
Who illustrated Living Artifact?
This printing of Living Artifact was illustrated by Anson Maddocks.