Magic: The Gathering

Burrowing

Limited Edition Alpha 138 • uncommon

Set: Limited Edition Alpha
Collector number: 138
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Mark Poole
Market price: $108.04

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What it's worth

$108.04market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$35.66 – $108.04 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card from the Limited Edition Alpha set represents a foundational piece for any serious collection. Its inclusion in this early print run makes it a significant touchstone for those interested in the origins of the game.

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What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature has mountainwalk. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Mountain.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Burrowing was released in 1993 as part of Limited Edition Alpha, the inaugural set of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game published by Wizards of the Coast. Conceived by Richard Garfield, the set aimed to introduce a revolutionary blend of strategy and collectible gaming. The card itself represents the early experimental design phase of the game, where the rules and thematic mechanics were still being solidified by the development team.

The artwork for this card was created by Sandra Everingham, who contributed several illustrations to the game's initial sets. Her work on Burrowing was intended to visualize the tactical act of moving beneath the terrain, utilizing a whimsical and classic fantasy art style typical of the early nineties gaming aesthetic. While the card is a humble common, it remains a significant piece of the game's history as a snapshot of the foundational creative efforts that launched the trading card game industry.

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About

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