Magic: The Gathering

Mountain

Foundations 278 • common

Set: Foundations
Collector number: 278
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Piotr Dura
Market price: $0.20

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Market

What it's worth

$0.20market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.14 – $0.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card in this set, this Mountain serves as a foundational element that ensures the flow of energy required to power your strategies on the table. Its inclusion provides the necessary resources to fuel your play, acting as a reliable and essential component for any collection.

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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 Mountain card from the Foundations set represents the core essence of the red mana archetype within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. Introduced as part of the game's initiative to provide evergreen, accessible staples for both new and veteran players, this specific iteration serves as a foundational resource designed to support the mechanical requirements of deck building. It reflects a design philosophy that prioritizes clarity and iconic fantasy imagery to anchor the player's experience within the game's expansive multiverse.

The visual direction for the Foundations basic lands emphasizes a high-fantasy aesthetic intended to evoke a sense of permanence and scale. Illustrators for this set were tasked with distilling the concept of a Mountain into a singular, evocative vista that remains legible even at small scales. The design was received as a return to traditional, reliable art direction, prioritizing the atmospheric qualities of the setting to ensure that the card feels both timeless and integral to the broader Foundations collection.

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About

About Mountain

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