Swamp

Swamp

Mana Cost: -

Type: Basic Land — Swamp

Oracle Text:
({T}: Add {B}.)

Power/Toughness: -/-

Rarity: common

Prints: View all prints (1) →

Expansion: 30th Anniversary Edition

Price ( USD): $3.21

USD: $3.21

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Character Background

Swamp is the humble engine room of the underworld, turning dark mana into the resources that let black decks outlast and outmaneuver their foes. In gameplay, its job is simple but pivotal: it reliably provides {B} to fuel removal, discard, and life-draining finishers, making it a cornerstone for control and value strategies that want steady access to answers every turn. To get the best out of Swamp, prioritize a consistent mana base—pair it with other {B} sources so black’s spells curve cleanly, and don’t skimp on fixing when your deck leans on multiple black costs. If you’re running a combo or sacrifice-heavy build, Swamp supports the “pay black costs on time” plan that keeps your enablers online, whether that’s fast recursion, value engines, or attrition-based finishers. In short, treat Swamp as inevitability you can cast.

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