Squandered Resources
Visions 137 • rare
- Set
- Visions
- Collector number
- 137
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Romas Kukalis
- Market price
- $83.18
What it does
Sacrifice a land: Add one mana of any type the sacrificed land could produce.
"He traded sand for skins, skins for gold, gold for life. In the end, he traded life for sand."— Afari, *Tales*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Squandered Resources was released in 1996 as part of the Visions expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for being the first to be designed partially by players from the game's burgeoning community, specifically a group led by competitive player Kelly Digges. The card was created during a period when Wizards of the Coast was experimenting with more aggressive, high-risk mechanics that prioritized speed and resource management over long-term board stability.
The card was illustrated by Donato Giancola, a highly regarded fantasy artist known for his sophisticated use of light and classical composition. Giancola’s design for Squandered Resources reflects the card’s thematic intent—the literal and metaphorical sacrifice of land for power. Upon its release, it was recognized as a unique engine for graveyard-synergy decks, and it has since become a staple in niche competitive formats where sacrificing resources for immediate mana advantage is a viable strategy.
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