Lifecrafter’s Bestiary (PW23 #2)
Lifecrafter's Bestiary is a rare printing from Wizards Play Network 2023 (PW23 #2), a Artifact. Illustrated by Izzy.
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
Details
| Mana cost | {3} |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Wizards Play Network 2023 (PW23) |
| Collector number | 2 |
| Artist | Izzy |
| Released | 2023-01-01 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.43, foil $1.00 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- February 9, 2017 — The draw step is after the upkeep step, so you'll scry 1 before you draw for the turn.
- February 9, 2017 — Lifecrafter's Bestiary's second triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. The ability will resolve even if that spell is countered.
- February 9, 2017 — While resolving Lifecrafter's Bestiary's second triggered ability, you can't pay {G} multiple times to draw multiple cards.