Swamp
Magic 2013 238 • common
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 238
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mike Bierek
- Market price
- $0.18
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 Magic 2013 core set was released in July 2012. As part of the essential base land cycle for the set, it served the fundamental function of providing black mana for players within the game's standardized environment. The core set served as a bridge for players, blending reprints with new designs to maintain the accessibility of the game's mechanics while refreshing the visual aesthetic of the standard card pool.
The illustration was created by artist Mike Bierek, who sought to capture the oppressive, murky atmosphere characteristic of the black mana archetype. His design utilizes a stark contrast between the looming, gnarled silhouettes of dead trees and the reflective, stagnant water below. Upon release, the art was well-received by players for its grounded, moody interpretation of the swamp landscape, fitting seamlessly into the established visual language of the game's basic lands.
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