Quick Answer

Life from the Loam is a rare Sorcery from DDJ (DDJ) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $6.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Life from the Loam MTG card

Life from the Loam

Sorcery

Card Text

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.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 DDJ DDJ 🎨 Terese Nielsen
Dredge Mill

Market Prices

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$6.15
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$8.49
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€4.65
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (12 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life from the Loam? Basics

Life from the Loam is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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.)"

How much mana does Life from the Loam cost to cast? Basics

Life from the Loam has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Life from the Loam's mana cost of {1}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Life from the Loam has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Life from the Loam's current oracle text is: "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.)"

What is the current price of Life from the Loam? Pricing

The current market price for Life from the Loam is approximately $6.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.65 EUR.

Where can I buy Life from the Loam? Pricing

You can purchase Life from the Loam from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Life from the Loam legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Life from the Loam in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Life from the Loam legal in Modern? Legality

Life from the Loam is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Life from the Loam legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Life from the Loam is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Life from the Loam legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Life from the Loam in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Life from the Loam legal in Legacy? Legality

Life from the Loam is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Life from the Loam legal in Vintage? Legality

Life from the Loam is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Life from the Loam legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Life from the Loam in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Life from the Loam from? Details

This printing of Life from the Loam is from DDJ (DDJ), with collector number 69.

Life from the Loam may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Life from the Loam's rarity? Details

Life from the Loam is a rare card in DDJ.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Life from the Loam? Details

Life from the Loam was illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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