Polluted Mire

Polluted Mire was released in 1999 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Battle Royale Box Set. This product was designed as a self-contained, introductory-level competitive kit, intended to allow two players to engage in a structured game right out of the box. As a card within this specific set, it was chosen to help balance the land cycles available to players in the pre-constructed environment.

The art for Polluted Mire was crafted by artist Donato Giancola, who has been a prominent figure in fantasy illustration for decades. His approach focused on atmospheric, moody landscapes that fit the card's function as a land that enters the battlefield tapped. It is part of the cycle of cycling lands that were highly regarded at the time for providing players with utility in the late game, ensuring that land cards remained relevant even when the player already had enough mana to cast their spells.