Magic: The Gathering

Mountain

Starter 1999 166 • common

Set: Starter 1999
Collector number: 166
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: John Avon
Market price: $0.58

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Market

What it's worth

$0.58market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.44 – $0.67 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a foundational element of the game, this card represents the essential resource needed to fuel fire and red-aligned strategies. While common in its distribution, its inclusion in this particular set makes it a nostalgic staple for those who value the early aesthetic and identity of the game.

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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 1999 Starter Set was released as part of the initial launch of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in English. Designed by Wizards of the Coast to introduce international players to the mechanics of the game, this card served as a basic energy source, providing the necessary resource for players to power their Pokémon’s attacks. The illustration, consistent with the foundational aesthetic of the Base Set, emphasizes the functional simplicity required for the game’s first generation of cards.

The visual design of the energy cards was intended to be iconic and recognizable, utilizing bold, clean iconography that communicated its purpose instantly during fast-paced play. Because these energy cards were included in every starter deck and booster pack, they were produced in high volume to ensure accessibility for new players. While not individually rare, the 1999 Starter Set Mountain remains a significant piece of trading card history, marking the point where the Pokémon franchise established its footprint in the Western gaming market.

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About

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