Magic: The Gathering

Wanderlust

Limited Edition Alpha 226 • uncommon

Set: Limited Edition Alpha
Collector number: 226
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: Cornelius Brudi
Market price: $43.97

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$43.97market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$37.95 – $43.97 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon enchantment from the Limited Edition Alpha set is a notable piece for any collection, distinguished by the artwork of Cornelius Brudi. As card number 226, its status as part of this foundational set makes it a cherished find for those who value the early history of the game.

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What it does

Enchant creature

At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, this Aura deals 1 damage to that player.

Formats

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Wanderlust was released as part of the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993, representing the inaugural launch of Magic: The Gathering. As an uncommon enchantment, it was designed to capture the game's foundational theme of exploration and travel, functioning mechanically as a card that punishes an opponent's creature for the player's land count. This set, created by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, established the mechanics and aesthetic direction that would define the trading card game genre for decades to come.

The artwork for the card was provided by Cornelius Brudi, a frequent contributor to the game's early sets. Brudi’s style for this piece utilizes a classic fantasy illustration aesthetic, emphasizing the whimsy and isolation associated with the concept of wanderlust. At the time of its release, the card was notable for its specific mechanical niche, and while it never became a staple of high-level tournament play, it remains a recognized artifact of the game's earliest artistic and design era.

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