Cycle of Life
~$0.70 TCGplayer
Green. EnchantmentReserved List
Mirage #211 · Illustrated by Chippy
Mirage #211 · Illustrated by ChippyWhat is Cycle of Life worth?
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Oracle text
Return this enchantment to its owner's hand: Target creature you cast this turn has base power and toughness 0/1 until your next upkeep. At the beginning of your next upkeep, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.
Thus does nature assert herself.
Format legality
The only printing of Cycle of Life
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mirage mir #211· 1996rare· Cardmarket €1.14 | rare | $0.70 | €1.14 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1996
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #31,665 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Chippy
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Mirage card (#211).
Printed before collector numbers, which started with Exodus in 1998. The bottom shows only the artist credit ("Illus.") and the copyright. Set symbols were all black before Exodus, and core sets before Sixth Edition have none.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
2004-10-04
This does not work on creatures which are put onto the battlefield by an effect instead of by being cast.
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