Swamp
Arena League 1996 3 • rare
- Set
- Arena League 1996
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Tony Roberts
- Market price
- $18.98
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 1996 Arena League Swamp card was released as part of a promotional cycle designed to encourage participation in Magic: The Gathering tournaments at the hobby store level. These cards were distributed to players as rewards, intended to serve as distinct, collectible versions of the basic land cards that are essential to every deck. This particular cycle is notable for its unique art direction and localized distribution, making them distinct from the standard set releases of the mid-1990s.
The artwork for this specific Swamp was created by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the early history of the game. Rush utilized his characteristic style to imbue the land with a sense of foreboding, focusing on deep, moody color palettes that define the identity of the Black mana color in Magic. The Arena League cards are highly regarded by long-term collectors for their role in the historical growth of competitive play and for showcasing the distinct artistic vision of early Wizards of the Coast contributors.
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