What is the rarity of the Cursed Land card?

The Cursed Land card is classified as an uncommon in the Limited Edition Beta set. This rarity level makes it more accessible than rare cards while still maintaining significant value due to its age and historical importance in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

How does the Cursed Land card work in gameplay?

This enchantment—aura card requires {2}{B}{B} to cast and enchants a land. Its primary effect deals 1 damage to the enchanted land’s controller at the beginning of that player’s upkeep, creating a strategic trade-off between land utility and potential damage accumulation.

Why is the Limited Edition Beta set important for collectors?

The Limited Edition Beta, released in 1993, is one of the earliest printings of Magic: The Gathering. Cards from this set are highly valued by collectors for their historical significance, original artwork, and condition rarity, making them key pieces for completing legacy TCG collections.

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The 1993 Limited Edition Beta Cursed Land card (LEB #98) is an uncommon aura enchantment from the original Magic: The Gathering set. It offers a distinct strategic mechanic for legacy TCG collectors.

Cursed Land

1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Beta

1993 Magic: The Gathering Limited Edition Beta

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Market Value

Raw/Ungraded Market: $20.29

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)Last Updated Oct 10, 2026Check Price Guide

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$20.29Oct 11, 2026	Guide Estimate	+12.6%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $20.29, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 11, 2026 Guide Estimate: $20.29. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $18.02 to $20.29 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 19, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026: 12.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 11, 2026

$20.29Oct 11, 2026
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Guide Estimate
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+12.6%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $20.29, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 11, 2026
Guide Estimate: $20.29. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $18.02 to $20.29 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 19, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026: 12.6%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 11, 2026

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 11, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

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Released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Beta set, the Cursed Land card stands as a foundational piece of Magic: The Gathering history. For collectors focused on original printings, this card represents a tangible link to the game's genesis, offering both nostalgic value and historical significance to any serious TCG assembly. The Cursed Land card functions as an enchantment—aura with a mana cost of {2}{B}{B} and a mana value of 4. In gameplay terms, it enchants a land and imposes a persistent drawback: at the beginning of the upkeep for the enchanted land’s controller, the aura deals 1 damage to that player. This mechanic introduces a strategic layer of risk management, requiring players to weigh the benefits of the enchanted land against the cumulative damage over time. Such interactive elements are characteristic of the early design philosophy that made Magic: The Gathering a pioneer in the genre. The Cursed Land card, being an uncommon, remains accessible yet distinctive within the set. Collectors often target these original printings to complete their Limited Edition Beta sets or to acquire specific mechanics that have seen renewed interest in legacy formats. Whether you are building a comprehensive archive of early Magic: The Gathering cards or seeking a unique piece of gaming history, this card offers a compelling addition to your collection. Its enduring presence in the game’s lore and mechanics continues to attract new and veteran players alike, ensuring its place in the pantheon of classic trading card game artifacts.

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