Magic: The Gathering

Ancient Den

Mirrodin 278 • common

Set: Mirrodin
Collector number: 278
Rarity: Common
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Rob Alexander
Market price: $2.46

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Market

What it's worth

$2.46market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$2.02 – $2.75 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a fundamental piece from the Mirrodin set that functions as both a land and an artifact. Its status as an artifact allows it to interact with synergies that care about metal-based permanents, making it a surprisingly versatile utility card despite its common rarity.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Add white mana.

Taj-Nar, throne of Raksha Golden Cub, destined leader of the leonin prides.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernBanned
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ancient Den was released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin expansion, the first set in the artifact-themed block of the same name. Designed by the Magic: The Gathering development team, it serves as one of five 'artifact lands' that function as both a mana source and an artifact permanent. This dual identity was intended to synergize with the set's central 'affinity for artifacts' mechanic, allowing players to cast powerful spells more cheaply by controlling these lands.

The card features artwork by Rob Alexander, a prominent illustrator known for his landscape work within the game. Alexander utilized a sleek, metallic aesthetic to reflect the artificial, forged nature of the Mirrodin plane, emphasizing the stark contrast between the natural world and the shimmering, processed landscape of the Den. Upon release, the card became a staple in competitive formats due to the inherent flexibility of land-based mana acceleration, though it eventually faced bans or restrictions in several tournament environments because of its efficiency.

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About

About Ancient Den

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