Swamp
Magic 2012 238 • common
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 238
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Cliff Childs
- Market price
- $0.12
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
This Swamp card was released as part of the Magic 2012 core set, which debuted in mid-2011. As a basic land, it was designed to serve as the functional foundation for black-aligned decks, providing the essential resource needed to cast spells. Like all core sets of this era, the design philosophy emphasized accessibility and clarity to welcome new players while maintaining the aesthetic standards of the Magic: The Gathering brand.
The illustration for this specific iteration was created by Jung Park, a prolific artist known for his atmospheric digital work in fantasy gaming. Park’s design approach for this landscape focuses on a desolate, misty marshland, utilizing a muted color palette to evoke the traditional gloom associated with black mana in the game's lore. Upon its release, it was widely integrated into draft environments and starter decks, becoming a recognizable staple for players during the 2011-2012 rotation.
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