Magic: The Gathering

Swamp

Commander 2011 309 • common

Set: Commander 2011
Collector number: 309
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Jim Pavelec
Market price: $0.40

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What it's worth

$0.40market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.14 – $0.49 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a foundational element of the game, this card provides the essential resource required to fuel dark and powerful magical effects. While it appears frequently in decks, this specific printing serves as a functional piece of history that anchors the strategic identity of its color.

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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

This Swamp card was released as part of the Commander 2011 product line, the inaugural set of preconstructed decks dedicated to the Commander format. Magic: The Gathering had seen a massive surge in player-driven interest for this multiplayer variant, prompting Wizards of the Coast to move from informal support to a dedicated annual release. This specific card was featured in the Devour for Power deck, designed to provide a cohesive, playable experience for fans of black, green, and blue color combinations.

The art was commissioned by Wizards of the Coast to fit the dark, atmospheric aesthetic established for the set. While the individual artist for this specific Swamp is part of a broader rotation of contributors for basic lands, the design philosophy emphasizes the iconic, foreboding imagery synonymous with swamp terrain in the game's multiverse. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional staple, praised by the community for its consistency and its role in anchoring the mana base of the early Commander preconstructed decks.

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