Swamp
Eighth Edition 342 • common
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 342
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Larry Elmore
- Market price
- $0.53
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 Swamp card from the Eighth Edition of Magic: The Gathering, released in 2003, represents a significant moment in the history of the game as it marked the transition to a new card frame design. This set was the first core set to feature the modern border, intended to improve readability and revitalize the aesthetic of the game for a new generation of players. As a basic land, this Swamp serves as a fundamental resource card, embodying the core identity of black mana within the game's color pie.
The artwork for this specific iteration is credited to Rob Alexander, a prolific illustrator who has contributed extensively to the visual language of Magic: The Gathering since the game's inception. His approach to the swamp landscapes often emphasizes a moody, atmospheric realism that anchors the high-fantasy setting in a tangible, somber environment. The Eighth Edition printing was received as a standard functional update, widely used by tournament players and casual enthusiasts alike due to its accessibility and the ubiquity of basic lands in deck construction.
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