Magic: The Gathering

Anaconda

Ninth Edition 229 • uncommon

Set: Ninth Edition
Collector number: 229
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Andrew Robinson
Market price: $0.24

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$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.21 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature card from the Ninth Edition set, this piece features distinct artwork by Andrew Robinson. Its status as an uncommon find makes it a recognizable staple for those looking to represent the core mechanics and aesthetic evolution of this trading card series.

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Card face

What it does

Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)

If you're smaller than the anaconda, it considers you food. If you're larger than the anaconda, it considers you a lot of food.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Anaconda card was originally introduced in the Portal Second Age set in 1998, designed to introduce simplified mechanics to new players. It was later reprinted in the Ninth Edition core set in 2005, which served as a comprehensive collection of cards intended to anchor the game's mechanics for a new generation of players, marking the first core set to feature modern card frames.

The Ninth Edition illustration was created by Andrew Robinson, a prolific artist known for his distinct style within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Robinson's portrayal of the creature emphasizes its predatory nature, aligning with the swamp-aligned color identity of green and black mechanics. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, if standard, uncommon creature, valued by players for its straightforward role in creature-heavy strategies.

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