Swamp
Arena League 2001 9 • rare
- Set
- Arena League 2001
- Collector number
- 9
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Finish
- Foil
- Market price
- $79.00
What it does
(tap: Add black mana.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The 2001 Arena League Swamp was created as part of a promotional initiative designed to support and reward players in the organized play circuit for Magic: The Gathering. During this era, Wizards of the Coast released these specialized basic lands to provide a premium, aesthetic alternative to the standard-issue cards found in booster packs, aiming to incentivize participation in local tournaments.
The artwork was commissioned from Douglas Shuler, one of the original illustrators for the game's 1993 Alpha set. Shuler opted for a moody, evocative composition that emphasizes the quintessential gloom of a swamp ecosystem, utilizing his signature style to create a visual identity that distinguished the Arena series from other contemporary basic land sets. Upon release, the cards were well-received by players for their unique border treatment and the nostalgic appeal of having veteran artists revisit fundamental game components.
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