Magic: The Gathering

Mountain

Magic 2010 243 • common

Set: Magic 2010
Collector number: 243
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Nils Hamm
Market price: $0.21

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What it's worth

$0.21market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.15 – $0.22 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a fundamental resource for powering spells, representing the essential land type that allows players to harness fiery energy. While its status as a common makes it widely accessible, its presence is a cornerstone of any collection, anchoring the strategies that define the experience of play.

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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 Magic 2010 set, released in July 2009, marked a significant pivot for the Magic: The Gathering core sets. Wizards of the Coast replaced the traditional numbered core set format with a more thematic, story-driven approach designed to be more accessible to new players while retaining mechanical depth. This Mountain, bearing the collector number 243, was part of a cycle of basic lands commissioned to provide a fresh aesthetic identity for this new era of the game.

The art for this specific Mountain was created by the veteran fantasy illustrator John Avon. Known for his expansive, atmospheric landscape work, Avon was tasked with creating a vision of a craggy, sun-drenched peak that felt both majestic and playable. His design prioritized clarity and depth, utilizing a classic painterly style that became a hallmark of the Magic 2010 visual language, widely praised by the community for its ability to balance traditional fantasy tropes with a modern, high-definition aesthetic.

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