Arid Mesa
Special Guests 109 • mythic
- Set
- Special Guests
- Collector number
- 109
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Adam Paquette
- Market price
- $51.11
What it does
tap, Pay 1 life, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for a Mountain or Plains card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
"This was where I fought my first battle under Kolaghan. How I have outgrown her."— Zurgo, khan of the Mardu
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Arid Mesa originated as part of the Zendikar set in 2009, designed by Wizards of the Coast to provide players with efficient color fixing in competitive formats. As a fetch land, it allows players to search their library for specific land types, a mechanic that has become essential for multi-color decks in Magic: The Gathering. The card was specifically crafted to represent the harsh, sun-drenched landscapes of the Zendikar plane.
This particular version appeared in the Special Guests series, featuring artwork by Adam Paquette. Paquette is known for his atmospheric landscapes, and his contribution to this card emphasizes the sprawling, arid vistas of the setting. Upon its release in this specialized frame, the card was well-received by collectors for its aesthetic departure from the standard set variants and its high utility within the game's broader meta.
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