Swamp
Ninth Edition 342 • common
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 342
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Larry Elmore
- Market price
- $0.35
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 Ninth Edition of Magic: The Gathering was released in 2005 as part of the game's core set cycle. This specific iteration served as a fundamental land card, a staple resource required for players to cast black-aligned spells within the game's complex strategy framework. Like many core set lands, it was intended to provide a functional and accessible entry point for both new players and those cycling their decks for tournament play.
The artwork for this specific Swamp, bearing the collector number 342, was created by the artist John Avon. Known for his atmospheric and immersive landscape illustrations, Avon’s design choice for this card reflects his signature style, emphasizing dramatic lighting and an evocative, moody aesthetic that defines the swamp biome within the game’s multiverse. Upon its release, the Ninth Edition set was well-received for standardizing card frame aesthetics, and Avon’s contributions remain highly regarded by players for their consistency and artistic quality.
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