Swamp
Hachette UK 20 • common
- Set
- Hachette UK
- Collector number
- 20
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
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 numbered 20 was released as part of the Hachette UK 'Magic: The Gathering' collection, a series of fortnightly magazines that introduced the card game to a broader audience in the United Kingdom. This specific run functioned as an introductory tool, designed to help new players build their decks while providing curated commentary on the game's lore and mechanics. The design reflects the classic aesthetic of the basic lands from the Magic base sets, prioritizing high-contrast, atmospheric art intended to convey the essence of the game's color-coded mana system.
The illustrations for these basic lands were commissioned from veteran Magic: The Gathering artists who aimed to emphasize the desolation and murky depths of the swamp environment. By utilizing dark, muted color palettes and evocative imagery, the art was crafted to distinguish the card clearly from the other mana types. Upon its release, the Hachette series was well-received by hobbyists and casual players for its accessibility and the consistent quality of the print run, serving as a reliable entry point for fans to collect iconic staples of the card game.
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