Swamp
Arena League 1999 9 • rare
- Set
- Arena League 1999
- Collector number
- 9
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- John Avon
- Finish
- Foil
- Market price
- $33.72
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 1999 Arena League Swamp card was released as part of a promotional cycle for Magic: The Gathering, specifically designed to coincide with the introduction of the 'Arena' basic land cycle. These lands were issued through organized play programs, such as the DCI Arena League, which incentivized players to participate in local tournaments by offering exclusive, full-art or unique-bordered promotional cards as rewards for consistent attendance and competitive performance.
The artwork for this specific iteration of the Swamp was created by Rebecca Guay, a prolific artist within the Magic: The Gathering franchise known for her distinctive, ethereal, and painterly style. By selecting Guay, Wizards of the Coast leaned into a shift toward more evocative, atmospheric illustration for basic lands, moving away from the more functional and literal interpretations that defined the game's earliest sets. This design was highly regarded by players and collectors, eventually establishing the Arena League series as a foundational set of aesthetic staples in the secondary market.
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