Fertile Ground
Eighth Edition 248★ • common
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 248★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Enchant land
Whenever enchanted land is tapped for mana, its controller adds an additional one mana of any color.
"The love of nature . . . is a furious, burning, physical greed. . . ."— Mary Webb, *The House in Dormer Forest*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Fertile Ground was originally printed in the Invasion set in 2000, later appearing in the Eighth Edition core set in 2003 as card number 248. The card is a green enchantment that allows a player to gain additional mana when tapping a land, reflecting the classic mechanical identity of green-aligned land ramp and mana acceleration within the game's broader ecosystem.
The artwork for the Eighth Edition printing was created by artist Heather Hudson. Hudson, a frequent contributor to the game during this era, sought to capture the thematic essence of land rejuvenation and botanical abundance through a lush, vibrant visual style. The card was well-received by players for its utility in multi-colored decks, serving as a reliable staple for mana fixing and acceleration during the Eighth Edition's lifespan in competitive and casual play.
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