Magic: The Gathering

Swamp

Magic 2010 238 • common

Set: Magic 2010
Collector number: 238
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Dan Frazier
Market price: $0.28

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Market

What it's worth

$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.23 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a foundational element of the game, providing the essential resource needed to fuel dark magic and shadowy tactics. While it is widely available, its inclusion remains a vital part of deck construction for players who rely on the power of the swamp.

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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 Magic 2010 (M10) core set was released in 2009. This set marked a significant transition for Magic: The Gathering, as it was the first core set to introduce new card designs rather than relying solely on reprints, a strategic shift intended to revitalize the game for newer players while maintaining interest among veterans.

The artwork for this specific Swamp was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, a long-time contributor to the game. Velinov’s design for the M10 land cycle focused on atmospheric, immersive landscapes that emphasized the quintessential nature of the color black. By focusing on gnarled, shadowy aesthetics rather than specific plane-based geography, the design provided a versatile, iconic visual that remains a recognized staple of the Magic core set era.

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