Magic: The Gathering

Mountain

Arena League 1996 4 • rare

Set: Arena League 1996
Collector number: 4
Rarity: Rare
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Tony Roberts
Market price: $35.13

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Market

What it's worth

$35.13market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$35.08 – $37.50 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Mountain card stands out for its rarity, serving as a distinct visual variation of a fundamental gameplay resource. Collectors prize this item for its unique aesthetic, which marks it as a specialized piece within the broader landscape of card sets.

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Card face

What it does

(tap: Add red mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The 1996 Arena League Mountain card was released as part of a promotional set distributed through the Arena Magic Tournament series. During the mid-1990s, Wizards of the Coast sought to bolster the competitive Magic: The Gathering circuit by creating exclusive, geographically distinct tournament kits. These cards were distributed to participants at regional events, serving as a tangible reward for local community engagement and competitive play within the Arena program.

The art was created by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history, who was known for his distinct, painterly approach to fantasy landscapes. For this specific land, Rush moved away from the traditional, stark depictions of mountains, instead opting for a more atmospheric and muted color palette that mirrored the shifting design aesthetic of the era. The set is highly regarded today by collectors for its unique frame and the scarcity resulting from its limited regional distribution.

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