Magic: The Gathering

Swell of Courage

The List MOR-26 • uncommon

Set: The List
Collector number: MOR-26
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Jim Nelson
Market price: $0.09

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Market

What it's worth

$0.09market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.05 – $0.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon entry in this set, Swell of Courage holds a quiet significance for those who value thematic depth in their card collections. Its inclusion in this specific series invites players to explore how its mechanics shape the flow of play, making it a thoughtful addition for any focused gatherer.

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Card face

What it does

Creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn.

Reinforce X—X mana white mana white mana (X mana white mana white mana, Discard this card: Put X +1/+1 counters on target creature.)

"Tideshaping is more than creating a few new puddles."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Swell of Courage was originally printed in the 2002 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Onslaught. The card was designed as part of the set's tribal focus, specifically highlighting the Soldier creature type, which was a central theme of the White color faction in that block. It serves as a classic combat trick, allowing players to boost their army's effectiveness in a surprise fashion during the combat phase.

The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prolific illustrator for the game during this era. Moeller’s aesthetic often leaned into high-fantasy realism with a focus on dramatic movement and lighting, effectively capturing the kinetic energy of a group of soldiers rallying behind a commander. While the card is not a tournament staple, it remains a recognized piece of early 2000s set design, eventually appearing on 'The List' as a nod to Magic’s history for newer players to encounter.

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Other printings

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About

About Swell of Courage

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