Life Burst
Life Burst is a Common Instant from Odyssey (30) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.34 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Life Burst suits collectors and players working on Odyssey who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Life Burst from Odyssey?
Life Burst is a Instant in Odyssey numbered 30. Mana cost {1}{W}. Color identity: W. Life Burst (30) is a format-relevant Instant in Odyssey with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Life Burst worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.34 for Life Burst. Low and high spread runs $1.34 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.18; foil: $1.34; Normal: $0.16. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 30 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Odyssey |
|---|---|
| Number | 30 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.34 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.18 |
| cardmarket | $0.18 |
| foil | $1.34 |
| Normal | $0.16 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Life Burst?
Life Burst is a Common printing in Odyssey. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 30 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2001.
What are the key details for Life Burst?
Life Burst lists as Instant. Artist: John Avon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Odyssey. Collector number 30 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2001.
Cactaur's take
Life Burst (30) is a format-relevant Instant in Odyssey with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Life Burst is catalogued as Common Instant in Odyssey, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.34 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.18; foil: $1.34; Normal: $0.16).
- Mana cost {1}{W} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.34 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Life Burst from Odyssey?
Life Burst is a Common Instant from Odyssey numbered 30 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Life Burst worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.34 for ungraded Life Burst. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Life Burst?
Life Burst is catalogued as Common in Odyssey. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Life Burst legal in Commander or Standard?
Life Burst shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Life Burst near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.34. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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