Cinder Marsh

Cinder Marsh was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a 'dual land' variant that enters the battlefield tapped and produces two colors of mana, it was designed to provide players with color-fixing options that balanced power levels compared to the original, highly sought-after dual lands from the game’s earliest sets. It reflects the set's focus on the Rath storyline, where the environment of the plane was increasingly hostile and inhospitable.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his work on the original Black Lotus. Rush utilized a evocative, painterly style to convey the desolate, volcanic landscape of the marsh. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players seeking utility for multicolored decks, becoming a staple of the 'depletion land' cycle that challenged players to manage their mana resources strategically during the early phases of a match.