Magic: The Gathering

Ancient Ziggurat

Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander 144 • uncommon

Set: Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander
Collector number: 144
Rarity: Uncommon
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: John Avon
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$0.35market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$0.33 – $0.42 over the tracked period

$0.35Aug 7, 2026

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Why it matters

Ancient Ziggurat is a staple in tribal-focused Magic: The Gathering decks because it provides any color of mana for creature spells at no drawback. Its distinctive art by John Avon captures the architectural grandeur of the mythic structures it represents, making it a functional and aesthetic favorite among players.

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What it does

tap: Add one mana of any color. Spend this mana only to cast a creature spell.

Built in honor of Alara's creatures, the ziggurat vanished long ago. When Progenitus awakened, the temple emerged again.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ancient Ziggurat was first introduced in the Shards of Alara set in 2008, designed as a powerful mana-fixing land for creature-heavy decks. It reflects the setting of Alara, a plane fractured into five shards, with the Ziggurat specifically representing the confluence of multiple colored mana sources required for the diverse, multi-colored factions of the plane. Its utility in formats featuring aggressive creature strategies quickly established it as a staple in competitive Magic: The Gathering.

The artwork by John Avon captures the imposing, tiered architecture characteristic of Mesopotamian-inspired ziggurats, rendered with his signature use of light and expansive scale. Avon, a legendary figure in Magic illustration, intended to convey both the structural grandeur and the mystical energy of the location. The card has seen several reprints, including this version for the Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander series, maintaining its status as a highly functional and aesthetically sought-after card for players focusing on creature-based synergies.

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