Quick Answer

Life Finds a Way is a rare Enchantment from REX (REX) costing {2}{G}. Legal in Commander.

Life Finds a Way MTG card

Life Finds a Way

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a nontoken creature you control with power 4 or greater enters, populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.)

"Life breaks free. It expands to new territories and crashes through barriers. Painfully, maybe even dangerously. But, uh, well there it is." —Ian Malcolm

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 REX REX 🎨 Inkognit
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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life Finds a Way? Basics

Life Finds a Way is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a nontoken creature you control with power 4 or greater enters, populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.)"

How much mana does Life Finds a Way cost to cast? Basics

Life Finds a Way has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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 Finds a Way's mana cost of {2}{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 Finds a Way 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.

Life Finds a Way's current oracle text is: "Whenever a nontoken creature you control with power 4 or greater enters, populate. (Create a token that's a copy of a creature token you control.)"

What is the current price of Life Finds a Way? Pricing

Price data for Life Finds a Way is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Life Finds a Way? Pricing

You can purchase Life Finds a Way 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 Finds a Way legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Life Finds a Way in Standard is not available.

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

Is Life Finds a Way legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Life Finds a Way in Modern is not available.

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

Is Life Finds a Way legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Life Finds a Way 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 Finds a Way legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Life Finds a Way in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Life Finds a Way legal in Legacy? Legality

Life Finds a Way is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Life Finds a Way legal in Vintage? Legality

Life Finds a Way 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 Finds a Way legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Life Finds a Way 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 Finds a Way from? Details

This printing of Life Finds a Way is from REX (REX), with collector number 31.

Life Finds a Way may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Life Finds a Way's rarity? Details

Life Finds a Way is a rare card in REX.

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

Who illustrated Life Finds a Way? Details

Life Finds a Way was illustrated by Inkognit.

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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