Swamp
Portal 207 • common
- Set
- Portal
- Collector number
- 207
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Romas Kukalis
- Market price
- $5.89
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 1997 Portal set was designed as an entry point for new Magic: The Gathering players, aiming to simplify the game's mechanics through a streamlined ruleset. Unlike standard sets, Portal cards were intended to be accessible, moving away from the complex layering and instant-speed interactions that characterized contemporary Magic, thereby emphasizing creature-based combat and a cleaner visual layout.
The artwork for this specific basic land was created by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history. His approach for this card utilized a stark, atmospheric aesthetic that leaned into the game's dark fantasy roots. Upon its release, the Portal set was well-regarded for its functional design, though it remains a distinctive artifact from a period where Wizards of the Coast was experimenting with how to best introduce the hobby to a broader, casual audience.
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