Magic: The Gathering

Spreading Algae

Eighth Edition 281★ • uncommon

Set: Eighth Edition
Collector number: 281★
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: Stephen Daniele
Finish: Foil

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$7.27market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card from the eighth edition set acts as a disruptive tool, allowing players to manipulate the battlefield by transforming a land into a swamp. Its utility lies in its ability to punish opponents by dealing damage whenever the enchanted land is tapped, making it a strategic choice for those looking to exert pressure through resource control.

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What it does

Enchant Swamp

When enchanted land becomes tapped, destroy it.

When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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About Spreading Algae

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