The Alpha Sinkhole card (LEA #129) is a foundational black sorcery from the 1993 Limited Edition Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering.
Sinkhole
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Alpha
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Released in 1993 as card number 129 in the Limited Edition Alpha set, the Magic: The Gathering Sinkhole card established a core black spell for early gameplay. Illustrated by Sandra Everingham, this common sorcery features a mana cost of two black mana and allows players to destroy a target land. Its straightforward effect made it a staple in early strategies focused on resource denial. As one of the original 302 cards in the Limited Edition Alpha set, this product represents the genesis of the trading card game. Collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering often seek this card to complete their Alpha sets or to appreciate the design evolution of the brand's first print run. The card's black border and distinct 1993 typography remain iconic identifiers for early-era enthusiasts. Understanding the context of this release helps collectors appreciate its place in the history of Magic: The Gathering.
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Card Details
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Sinkhole
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Sandra Everingham
Card Stock
English
{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Destroy target land.