Magic: The Gathering

Compost

The List UDS-102 • uncommon

Set: The List
Collector number: UDS-102
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: Douglas Shuler
Market price: $1.03

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Market

What it's worth

$1.03market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.82 – $1.03 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card from The List serves as a functional piece of gaming history, representing a specific mechanical utility within its set. Its inclusion in this collection highlights the importance of maintaining access to foundational cards that shape the strategic flow of play.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever a black card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, you may draw a card.

A fruit must rot before its seed can sprout.— Yavimaya saying

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

Compost was originally introduced in the Invasion expansion set for Magic: The Gathering in 2000. It was designed as a thematic 'hate card' intended to punish players utilizing black-aligned decks, reflecting the game's long-standing philosophy of color-based counters. The artwork by Matthew Wilson captures the visceral, decaying aesthetic consistent with the card's mechanical utility.

The card was later included in 'The List,' a rotating collection of reprints curated by Wizards of the Coast for Set Boosters. By bringing back older cards like Compost, the developers provide players with a way to access niche, vintage utility cards that remain relevant in legacy and commander formats, ensuring that the game's rich mechanical history remains integrated into modern play sessions.

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Other printings

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Who's collecting this

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About

About Compost

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