Life Burst
ODYOdyssey/#30/2001Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.16
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 5.9%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.18
90d low
$0.16
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Odyssey
- Down 5.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 11% below its 90 day high of $0.18.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 619% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Target player gains 4 life, then gains 4 life for each card named Life Burst in each graveyard.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Life Burst
Life Burst is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{W} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (down 5.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Life Burst FAQ
How much is Life Burst worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Life Burst is $0.16. It is down 5.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.16 to $0.18.
What is the cheapest printing of Life Burst?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Odyssey at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Life Burst first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ODY #30, released 2001-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Life Burst?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.15 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 619% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Life Burst legal in Commander?
Yes, Life Burst is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Life Burst legal in Modern?
Life Burst is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Life Burst legal in Standard?
Life Burst is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Life Burst do?
Life Burst is an Instant with mana cost {1}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Target player gains 4 life, then gains 4 life for each card named Life Burst in each graveyard.".