Cradle of Vitality (ALA-7) is a white enchantment from Shards of Alara that rewards life-gain triggers. Whenever you gain life you may pay {1}{W} to put a +1/+1 counter on a target creature equal to the life gained. It serves as a value engine in lifegain or creature-growth decks by converting life into permanent board presence.

Identity & printing

Name: Cradle of Vitality
Number: 7
Rarity: Rare
Variant: Normal
Language code: EN

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Rules

Whenever you gain life, you may pay {1}{W}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature for each 1 life you gained.

Set, artist & references

Artist: Trevor Hairsine
Language: English
Set name: Shards of Alara
Game name: Magic The Gathering

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Cradle of Vitality (ALA-7) is a white enchantment from Shards of Alara that rewards life-gain triggers. Whenever you gain life you may pay {1}{W} to put a +1/+1 counter on a target creature equal to the life gained. It serves as a value engine in lifegain or creature-growth decks by converting life into permanent board presence.