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Life from the Loam
RAV · Ravnica: City of Guilds #172 · Rare · released 2005-10-07
{1}{G}
Sorcery
Return up to three target land cards from your graveyard to your hand.
Dredge 3 (If you would draw a card, you may mill three cards instead. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.)
Life from the Loam is a rare green sorcery from Ravnica: City of Guilds (2005). It has been printed 16 times across 11 sets, from 2005 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $4.94 to $103.66 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$7.62
USD Foil$103.75
Format legality
Where you can play Life from the Loam in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (16)
Prices range from $4.94 to $103.66 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari at $4.94.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravnica: City of Guilds This page | 172 | Rare | $7.68 | $103.66 |
| Magic Online Theme Decks | A79 | Rare | — | — |
| Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari | 69 | Rare | $4.94 | — |
| Modern Masters | 153 | Rare | $5.58 | $23.90 |
| Ultimate Box Topper | U17 | Mythic | — | $26.42 |
| Ultimate Masters | 172 | Rare | $5.74 | $7.71 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 8 | Rare | $13.41 | — |
| Ravnica Remastered | 434 | Rare | $8.26 | $16.19 |
| Ravnica Remastered | 350z | Rare | — | — |
| Ravnica Remastered | 350 | Rare | $7.06 | $14.01 |
| Ravnica Remastered | 148 | Rare | $6.28 | $7.80 |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander | 96 | Rare | $5.13 | — |
| The Zeta Set | 322 | Rare | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 201 | Rare | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 80 | Rare | — | — |
| Eternal Weekend | 2026b | Rare | — | — |
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (6).
- 2024-01-12Dredge can replace any card draw, not only the one during your draw step.
- 2024-01-12If an effect puts a card into your hand without specifically using the word "draw," you're not drawing a card. Dredge can't replace this event.
- 2024-01-12One card draw can't be replaced by multiple dredge abilities.
- 2024-01-12You can't attempt to use a dredge ability if you don't have enough cards in your library.
- 2024-01-12Once you've announced that you're applying a card's dredge ability to replace a draw, players can't take any actions until you've put that card into your hand and milled cards.
- 2024-01-12If you're drawing multiple cards, each draw is performed one at a time. For example, if you're instructed to draw two cards and you replace the first draw with a dredge ability, another card with a dredge ability (including one that was milled by the first dredge ability) may be used to replace the second draw.
Frequently asked questions
Is Life from the Loam legal in Commander?
Yes — Life from the Loam is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Life from the Loam legal in?
Life from the Loam is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Life from the Loam been printed?
Life from the Loam has been printed 16 times across 11 sets, from 2005 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Life from the Loam?
The cheapest printing is Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari (#69) at about $4.94.
Who illustrated Life from the Loam?
This printing of Life from the Loam was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.