Afterlife

MTG Mechanic

Afterlife is a triggered ability and includes a number. For example, Tithe Taker has afterlife 1. Some creatures have higher afterlife numbers. When a creature with afterlife dies, create 1/1 white and black Spirit creature tokens with flying. The number tells you how many 1/1 Spirits you get.


Afterlife Rules

A keyword ability that leaves behind Spirit creature tokens when certain creatures die. See rule 702.135, “Afterlife.”
  • 702.135a: Afterlife is a triggered ability. “Afterlife N” means “When this permanent is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, create N 1/1 white and black Spirit creature tokens with flying.”
  • 702.135b: If a permanent has multiple instances of afterlife, each triggers separately.

MTGA Sets with Afterlife

Newest Cards with Afterlife

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Magic the Gathering Arena card back
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Magic the Gathering Arena card back
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