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
- $3.90
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.
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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Where it came from
Sprout Swarm was introduced in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering set Future Sight. As part of a 'timeshifted' cycle that teased potential future mechanics and card frames, the card showcases the convoke ability, which allows players to tap their creatures to help pay for a spell's mana cost. This design was intended to offer a scalable, token-generating engine that rewarded go-wide strategies, fitting well within the set's experimental nature.
The artwork was created by illustrator Raymond Swanland, whose signature high-contrast, dynamic style brings the swarm of saprolings to life. Upon its release, the card quickly gained a reputation in various formats, most notably in Pauper. Its ability to create an endless stream of blockers and attackers, especially when paired with cards that generate mana, made it a staple utility piece that remains recognized for its efficiency and persistence in gameplay.
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