Magic: The Gathering

Swamp

Dragons of Tarkir 257 • common

Set: Dragons of Tarkir
Collector number: 257
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Adam Paquette
Market price: $0.10

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.09 – $0.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common land card serves as a foundational resource for players, acting as a functional necessity within any deck that requires its specific mana. By featuring unique artwork by Adam Paquette, this piece provides an aesthetic connection to its specific set, making it a functional staple for those who value thematic consistency in their collections.

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What it does

(tap: Add black mana.)

Formats

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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 Dragons of Tarkir set, released in 2015, serves as a foundational element of the Magic: The Gathering expansion centered on the plane of Tarkir. This set explores an alternate timeline where the powerful dragonlords dominate the landscape, fundamentally altering the world's geography and culture. The art direction for this set emphasized a harsh, high-fantasy aesthetic that reflects the draconic influence over the elemental regions.

Adam Paquette, an established fantasy illustrator, created this piece to capture the atmospheric, dark, and swampy nature of the world. His design leans into the thematic visual identity of the set, utilizing a distinct color palette and lighting style that emphasizes the oppressive, yet visually rich environment. The card was well-received by players for its technical execution and its success in grounding the abstract concept of a land card within the cohesive, militaristic world-building of the Tarkir cycle.

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