Smoldering Marsh

Description

The Smoldering Marsh card, designated as 247p, belongs to the Battle for Zendikar Promos set released in 2021 by Wizards of the Coast. This Magic: The Gathering trading card functions as a dual land, allowing players to add either one black mana symbol or one red mana symbol to their mana pool when tapped. The card's type line identifies it as a Land with the subtypes Swamp and Mountain, reflecting its hybrid nature. A key mechanical feature of this card is its entry condition. The Smoldering Marsh enters the battlefield tapped unless the controller already controls two or more basic lands. This rule creates a strategic choice for players, balancing the immediate availability of two different colors of mana against the need to establish a stable land base early in the game. The mana value of the card is zero, making it a cost-free addition to the battlefield once played. The card was illustrated by Adam Paquette, whose artwork accompanies the printed rules text and flavor text within the Battle for Zendikar Promos set. The flavor text references the continent of Guul Draz, described as a geothermal swampland characterized by heat and decay, which provides thematic context for the land's origin within the game's lore. As a promotional release, this card carries the set code PBFZ and is classified as a Rare rarity within the promo subset. Collectors and players value dual lands like Smoldering Marsh for their ability to support multi-color decks, and this promotional version offers a distinct identity within the Magic: The Gathering catalog for those focusing on the Battle for Zendikar era.