The history of the Limited Edition Beta Cyclopean Tomb, card 241 from the original 1993 Magic: The Gathering release.
Cyclopean Tomb
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Beta
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Cyclopean Tomb, designated as card number 241, stands as a foundational artifact in the 1993 Limited Edition Beta set for Magic: The Gathering. As one of the earliest cards released by Wizards of the Coast, it introduced players to the strategic depth of land manipulation mechanics. This rare artifact card allows players to convert non-Swamp lands into Swamps using mire counters, offering a unique tactical advantage in early game formats. For collectors, the Limited Edition Beta expansion holds immense historical significance as the first print run of the beloved trading card game. The Cyclopean Tomb represents a key piece of this legacy, appealing to those who value the origins of competitive TCG design. Its presence in the set highlights the intricate balance of resource management that defined the game's early years. Enthusiasts often seek this card to complete their Limited Edition Beta collections or to study the evolution of artifact cards. The enduring appeal of Magic: The Gathering ensures that this 1993 release remains a cornerstone for vintage card investors and hobbyists alike.
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Cyclopean Tomb
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{4}
Artifact
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{2}, {T}: Put a mire counter on target non-Swamp land. That land is a Swamp for as long as it has a mire counter on it. Activate only during your upkeep. When this artifact is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, at the beginning of each of your upkeeps for the rest of the game, remove all mire counters from a land that a mire counter was put onto with this artifact but that a mire counter has not been removed from with this artifact.