Magic: The Gathering

Swamp

The Hobbit 196 • common

Set: The Hobbit
Collector number: 196
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: WFlemming Illustration
Market price: $0.33

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Market

What it's worth

$0.33market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.28 – $2.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card features a landscape from a classic fantasy world, serving as a foundational element for players building their decks. While common in rarity, it is an essential resource for fueling magical abilities and defining the thematic tone of a collection.

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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 Middle-earth Collectible Card Game's Hobbit expansion was released in 1995 by Iron Crown Enterprises. This set was designed to bring the narrative experiences of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel into a tabletop strategy format, requiring players to build decks representing the journey of Bilbo Baggins. The card art reflects the illustrative aesthetic prevalent in mid-90s fantasy gaming, characterized by earthy palettes and atmospheric depictions of dangerous terrain encountered along the quest.

The design of the card served the functional purpose of providing a location resource within the game's mechanics. Illustrators for the set were tasked with translating the literary descriptions of Middle-earth’s perilous geography into static, evocative images that could withstand the scrutiny of avid fans of the source material. Upon release, the set was praised by dedicated enthusiasts for its attention to Tolkien lore, even as the complex ruleset presented a steep learning curve that cemented its status as a cult classic in the card game community.

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