Magic: The Gathering

Swamp

Champions of Kamigawa 296 • common

Set: Champions of Kamigawa
Collector number: 296
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Jim Nelson
Market price: $0.34

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Market

What it's worth

$0.34market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.33 – $0.43 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a fundamental resource in the game, serving as the primary source of mana for black-aligned spells. As a common from this specific set, it holds a distinct aesthetic identity that appeals to those who appreciate the unique visual theme of the release.

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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

This Swamp card was released as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion in 2004. The set drew heavy inspiration from Japanese mythology and folklore, shifting the aesthetic of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse toward a distinct East Asian visual style. This particular land card serves as a foundational resource in the game, providing the black mana necessary for players to cast spells associated with the set's graveyard-centric and spirit-themed mechanics.

The artwork for this card was created by Rob Alexander, a prolific illustrator who has contributed to the game since its early years. Alexander opted for a serene yet melancholic depiction of the Kamigawa landscape, utilizing a muted color palette to evoke the misty, ancient atmosphere central to the setting's narrative. Upon release, the card was widely appreciated for its departure from the more aggressive fantasy tropes of previous sets, becoming a staple in thematic decks of the era.

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