Magic: The Gathering

Swamp

Ravnica: City of Guilds 296 • common

Set: Ravnica: City of Guilds
Collector number: 296
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Christopher Moeller
Market price: $0.22

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Market

What it's worth

$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.22 – $0.30 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card features an illustration from a specific urban-themed set, capturing the distinct aesthetic of a sprawling, interconnected metropolis. While its common rarity makes it a staple for many decks, its role as a fundamental resource card provides the essential foundation for players to cast their spells and sustain their strategy.

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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

Released in October 2005 as part of the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion, this Swamp card represents the iconic urban landscape of the plane of Ravnica. The set was designed to reflect an expansive, world-spanning city governed by ten distinct guilds, marking a significant departure from the wilderness-focused settings typical of Magic: The Gathering at the time.

The artwork for this specific card was commissioned from artist Stephan Martiniere. His design captures the dense, vertical architectural style of the Ravnican metropolis, utilizing deep shadows and sprawling structural details to convey the claustrophobic and intricate nature of a world entirely covered by urban sprawl. The art direction aimed to translate the 'city world' concept into the traditional color identity of Black mana, emphasizing the grit and darkness inherent in the urban environment.

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