Swamp (267) (LTR)

Swamp
Card Type: Basic
Card Text:
(T: Add B.)
Artist: Samuele Bandini

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:
  • Basic, and thus not susceptible to cards that target non-basic lands.
  • Can be fetched by any effect that searches for basic lands.
  • No entering the battlefield tapped.
• Weaknesses:
  • Only produces black mana, so it doesn't aid in mana fixing for multicolored decks.

Deck Utility:

• Mana Base: Essential for any black-based or multicolored deck that includes black.

• Mana Fixing: In a multi-color deck that includes black, Swamp is important for casting spells that require black mana.

Interactions and Combos:

• Fetch Lands: Swamp can be fetched by cards like "Bloodstained Mire" or "Polluted Delta" to fix mana or trigger landfall abilities.

• Landfall Triggers: Can trigger landfall abilities like those found in cards with the Landfall mechanic.

Flavor and Lore:
Swamps in Magic often depict dark, mysterious landscapes, illustrating the concepts of decay, death, and forbidden knowledge that characterize black mana.

Overall Impression:
As a basic land, Swamp is a cornerstone of any deck that utilizes black mana. It's simple but essential for casting black spells and using abilities that require black mana. Like other basic lands, there's rarely a reason not to include it in a deck that uses black mana.