Instant, G (1)
Common (C4)
Destroy target artifact. It can't be regenerated. That artifact's controller gains life equal to its converted mana cost.
The spirits of Argoth grant new life to those who repent the folly of enslaving their labors to devices.
Illus. Jesper Myrfors

10/4/2004: If the target artifact becomes illegal before resolution, the player does not gain any life.
Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
Legal in Classic (MTGO)
Legal in Commander