Trade Routes
Ninth Edition 108 • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 108
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $5.17
What it does
1 generic mana: Return target land you control to its owner's hand.
1 generic mana, Discard a land card: Draw a card.
The wise, the righteous, the mighty—the merchant feeds them all.
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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Where it came from
Trade Routes was originally introduced in the Stronghold set in 1998, designed by Mike Elliot as part of a cycle of enchantments themed around utility and resource management. The card reflects the mechanical focus of the set, which emphasized movement and strategic positioning, and was later reprinted in the Ninth Edition core set in 2005. Its inclusion in Ninth Edition served to introduce newer players to the ability of returning lands to one's hand, a mechanic that synergizes with cards that trigger upon land entry.
The card features illustration by Heather Hudson, whose work is highly regarded in the Magic: The Gathering community for its painterly style and clarity. Hudson’s depiction of maritime commerce evokes the seafaring spirit of the Rath cycle, aiming to convey the fluidity of the card's function through imagery of busy harbor activity. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a niche utility piece, often lauded by players who appreciate 'engine' cards that allow for complex interactions during gameplay.
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About Trade Routes
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