Magic: The Gathering

Sprout Swarm

Future Sight 138 • common

Set: Future Sight
Collector number: 138
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Chippy
Market price: $5.01

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$5.01market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$4.94 – $7.72 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card, this piece is a testament to how humble designs can anchor a deck with consistent utility. Its status as an instant allows for flexible, reactive play, making it a reliable staple that rewards thoughtful timing on the table.

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Card face

What it does

Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for 1 generic mana or one mana of that creature's color.)

Buyback 3 generic mana (You may pay an additional 3 generic mana as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.)

Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sprout Swarm was released in 2007 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Future Sight. Designed by Aaron Forsythe and his team, the set was notable for its exploration of potential future mechanics and alternate timelines, often featuring experimental designs that challenged standard power levels. The card itself represents the Conclave of Ravnica, specifically focusing on the Selesnya guild's affinity for rapid, swarm-based token generation.

The artwork was provided by the celebrated fantasy artist Chippy, known for his intricate, ethereal style. In this piece, Chippy utilized his characteristic attention to organic detail to depict the sudden, vegetative eruption of saprolings. Upon its release, the card became a defining element of the Limited format due to its combination of the convoke mechanic and buyback, which allowed players to generate a board presence with minimal mana investment, earning it a reputation as one of the most efficient common-rarity spells in the game's history.

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