Magic: The Gathering

Gaea's Cradle

Judge Gift Cards 1998 3 • rare

Set: Judge Gift Cards 1998
Collector number: 3
Rarity: Rare
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Mark Zug
Finish: Foil
Market price: $3,999.00

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What it's worth

$3,999.00market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$2,247.00 – $3,999.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare land card, this item represents a highly sought-after piece for any collection, distinguished by its unique illustration. Its status as a rare card ensures it remains a centerpiece, valued by enthusiasts for both its scarcity and its specific role in game play.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Add green mana for each creature you control.

"Here sprouted the first seedling of Argoth. Here the last tree will fall."— Gamelen, Citanul elder

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

Gaea's Cradle was originally printed in the 1998 Urza's Saga expansion as a powerful Rare land, quickly becoming a centerpiece for green-aligned decks due to its ability to generate significant mana based on the number of creatures a player controlled. The card represented the high-powered, synergy-driven design philosophy of the Urza block, which remains one of the most impactful and debated eras in the history of Magic: The Gathering.

This specific iteration is the 1998 Judge Gift version, created as an exclusive promotional reward for certified tournament judges. Featuring evocative artwork by Mark Zug, the card utilizes a distinct aesthetic that sets it apart from the original printing. These Judge Gift variants were produced in limited quantities to honor the contributions of the community organizers who facilitated play, and they have since become highly sought after for their rarity and specialized framing.

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Other printings

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About

About Gaea's Cradle

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