Magic: The Gathering

Swamp

World Championship Decks 1997 js439 • common

Set: World Championship Decks 1997
Collector number: js439
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Andrew Robinson
Finish: Gold
Market price: $1.99

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$1.99market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.07 – $1.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Swamp card is a notable piece from a world championship collection, representing a foundational element of gameplay strategy. While common in rarity, its presence in this specialized series makes it a meaningful inclusion for those documenting the competitive history of the game.

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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 1997 World Championship Decks were a unique product line released by Wizards of the Coast to commemorate the annual Magic: The Gathering World Championship tournament. This specific Swamp, carrying the collector number js439, originates from the deck used by Jakub Slemr, who secured the world title that year. These cards were designed to replicate the exact deck lists used by the top eight finalists, allowing players to own and play with the same configurations that defined competitive play during that era.

These cards are easily distinguished from standard trading card game releases by their distinct gold-bordered backs and the signatures of the respective players printed directly onto the face of the card. The set served as a historical record of competitive metagames, providing insight into the card choices that dominated professional play in the late 1990s. While they are not legal for use in official tournament play, they are widely appreciated by collectors for their historical significance and the specific aesthetic of the tournament-winner branding.

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