Magic: The Gathering

Swamp

Core Set 2020 271 • common

Set: Core Set 2020
Collector number: 271
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Jonas De Ro
Market price: $0.12

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$0.12market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.09 – $0.13 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a foundational land card, this common piece serves as the essential resource for powering spells within its color identity. Featuring the distinct atmospheric style of Jonas De Ro, it remains a quintessential staple for players looking to anchor their decks with reliable mana sources.

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What it does

(tap: Add black mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
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Provenance

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The Swamp card from the Core Set 2020 release, designated as collector number 271, serves as a fundamental resource card within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. Released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2019, this set was designed to be accessible to new players while offering strategic depth through a curated selection of cards that showcase the core mechanics of the game's five color identities.

The artwork for this particular Swamp was created by Jonas De Ro, a frequent contributor to the franchise known for his atmospheric digital landscapes. His design objective for this piece was to evoke a sense of desolate, encroaching shadow, utilizing deep purples and muted greens to ground the card in the macabre aesthetic traditionally associated with black mana. The illustration was received positively by the community for its cinematic lighting and clean composition, effectively fulfilling its role as a functional yet evocative piece of game hardware.

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