Quick Answer

Lifecrafter's Bestiary is a rare Artifact from AER (AER) costing {3}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lifecrafter's Bestiary MTG card

Lifecrafter's Bestiary

Artifact

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, scry 1. Whenever you cast a creature spell, you may pay {G}. If you do, draw a card.

"Inspiration is found by looking outward." —Oviya Pashiri, sage lifecrafter

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 AER AER 🎨 Izzy
Scry

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.38
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$2.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.53
Normal
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Cardmarket
€1.74
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (10 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lifecrafter's Bestiary? Basics

Lifecrafter's Bestiary is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, scry 1. Whenever you cast a creature spell, you may pay {G}. If you do, draw a card."

How much mana does Lifecrafter's Bestiary cost to cast? Basics

Lifecrafter's Bestiary has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Lifecrafter's Bestiary's mana cost of {3} 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.

Lifecrafter's Bestiary has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Lifecrafter's Bestiary's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, scry 1. Whenever you cast a creature spell, you may pay {G}. If you do, draw a card."

What is the current price of Lifecrafter's Bestiary? Pricing

The current market price for Lifecrafter's Bestiary is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.53 EUR.

Where can I buy Lifecrafter's Bestiary? Pricing

You can purchase Lifecrafter's Bestiary 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.

Lifecrafter's Bestiary normal: $0.38 | foil: $2.17

Is Lifecrafter's Bestiary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lifecrafter's Bestiary in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lifecrafter's Bestiary legal in Modern? Legality

Lifecrafter's Bestiary is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lifecrafter's Bestiary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lifecrafter's Bestiary 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 Lifecrafter's Bestiary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lifecrafter's Bestiary is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lifecrafter's Bestiary legal in Legacy? Legality

Lifecrafter's Bestiary is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lifecrafter's Bestiary legal in Vintage? Legality

Lifecrafter's Bestiary 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 Lifecrafter's Bestiary legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lifecrafter's Bestiary 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 Lifecrafter's Bestiary from? Details

This printing of Lifecrafter's Bestiary is from AER (AER), with collector number 162.

Lifecrafter's Bestiary may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Lifecrafter's Bestiary's rarity? Details

Lifecrafter's Bestiary is a rare card in AER.

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

Who illustrated Lifecrafter's Bestiary? Details

Lifecrafter's Bestiary was illustrated by Izzy.

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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