Swamp
Limited Edition Alpha 290 • common
- Set
- Limited Edition Alpha
- Collector number
- 290
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
- Market price
- $53.36
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 Limited Edition Alpha set was released in 1993 as part of the original launch of Magic: The Gathering. Created by Wizards of the Coast, this foundational set introduced the game's core mechanics and five-color mana system, with the Swamp serving as the essential source of black mana. The card was designed to be aesthetically functional, anchoring the game's gothic and high-fantasy visual identity for new players.
The artwork for the Alpha Swamp was commissioned by artist Dan Frazier. Frazier, who contributed illustrations for all five basic land types in the early sets, focused on capturing a desolate and murky atmosphere that visually communicated the resource's role in the game. His minimalist yet evocative approach became a cornerstone of the game's early visual legacy, and the Alpha version remains highly sought after by collectors for its distinctive black border and historical significance as the game's first print run.
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