Magic: The Gathering

Swamp

Fourth Edition 372 • common

Set: Fourth Edition
Collector number: 372
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Dan Frazier
Market price: $0.53

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What it's worth

$0.53market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.51 – $0.59 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a foundational resource, this card serves as the essential power source for decks centered on darkness and decay. While its common rarity makes it a frequent sight in collections, this particular printing remains a fundamental piece for players looking to anchor their strategy in the classic aesthetic of the game's early history.

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Card face

What it does

(tap: Add black mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

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 Fourth Edition of Magic: The Gathering was released in 1995 as part of the game's first true core expansion, designed to consolidate cards from previous sets into a standardized, white-bordered format for wider distribution. As a basic land, this card serves as the essential resource provider for players utilizing black mana, embodying the thematic aesthetic of decay and darkness inherent to the game's color identity.

The illustration for this particular Swamp was created by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific early contributors to the game. Rush utilized a stark, moody composition to emphasize the treacherous nature of a bog, a design choice intended to ensure visual clarity during gameplay while reinforcing the grim atmosphere expected of black-aligned cards. Upon its release, Fourth Edition was well-received for its accessibility, helping to cement the game's growth into a global phenomenon.

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