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17 May 2024: Card library updated.

Vital Surge

1G · Instant — Arcane

You gain 3 life. Splice onto Arcane {1}{G} (As you cast an Arcane spell, you may reveal this card from your hand and pay its splice cost. If you do, add this card's effects to that spell.)

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