Mountain
Limited Edition Alpha 293 • common
- Set
- Limited Edition Alpha
- Collector number
- 293
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $43.72
What it does
(tap: Add red mana.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Mountain card from the Limited Edition Alpha set was released in 1993 as part of the inaugural launch of Magic: The Gathering by Wizards of the Coast. Created by Richard Garfield, the set established the fundamental mechanics of the trading card game, utilizing basic lands like the Mountain to provide the red mana necessary for casting spells and deploying creatures. This initial print run was characterized by its distinct rounded corners and the high demand that quickly exhausted the supply, setting a precedent for the game's collectibility.
The artwork for this specific Mountain was illustrated by Douglas Shuler, one of the original artists commissioned for the project. Shuler’s design focused on a stark, iconic depiction of volcanic terrain, adhering to the game's early aesthetic of blending high fantasy imagery with functional card design. His contributions from the Alpha set are recognized for their foundational role in establishing the visual identity of the Magic multiverse, remaining significant to collectors for their historical connection to the very first iteration of the game.
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