Magic: The Gathering

Swamp

Avacyn Restored 238 • common

Set: Avacyn Restored
Collector number: 238
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Jung Park
Market price: $0.24

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Market

What it's worth

$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.24 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Swamp is a foundational piece of the game, providing the essential resource needed to power dark spells and strategies. As a common card, it represents the backbone of any collection, offering a grounding, atmospheric presence that remains a staple for players navigating the environments of its set.

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Card face

What it does

(tap: Add black mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Swamp card from the Avacyn Restored set, released in 2012, serves as a thematic cornerstone of the gothic horror setting of Innistrad. Designed to reflect the grim, mist-laden atmosphere of the plane, the card features artwork by Cliff Childs, who was commissioned to visualize the decaying, macabre aesthetic that defined this chapter of the Magic: The Gathering narrative. The set was conceived as a top-down design experience, focusing on the story of the angel Avacyn's return, and the landscape art was integral to grounding players in the set's oppressive, superstitious world.

The illustration depicts a desolate, stagnant wetland, emphasizing the desaturated color palette and sense of unease characteristic of the block. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its ability to unify the visual identity of the set, effectively balancing the functional requirements of a basic land with the high-fantasy artistry expected of the franchise. It remains a staple for collectors who favor the unified artistic direction of the Innistrad block over more eclectic sets.

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