Magic: The Gathering

Hell Swarm

Legends 103 • common

Set: Legends
Collector number: 103
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: black mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Black
Artist: Christopher Rush
Market price: $0.47

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$0.47market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.44 – $0.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common card from the Legends set offers a glimpse into the mechanics of early card gaming history. As part of a foundational collection, it serves as an accessible piece for those interested in the evolution and thematic development of the game.

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Card face

What it does

All creatures get -1/-0 until end of turn.

The brightness of day turned in an instant to dusk as the swarm descended upon the battlefield.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Hell Swarm was released as part of the Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 1994. As one of the earliest sets in the game's history, it was designed to introduce new mechanics and experimental card types that deviated from the original Alpha and Beta core sets. This card belongs to a period of rapid evolution for the game, where the power level and thematic variety were still being established by the team at Wizards of the Coast.

The artwork for Hell Swarm was created by Sandra Everingham, an illustrator known for her contributions to several early Magic sets. Her work on this card reflects the dark, high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the era, focusing on evocative creature design meant to capture the chaotic nature of the swarm. While the card is not considered a competitive staple, it remains a notable piece of history for collectors of early expansions and fans of the game's formative aesthetic.

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