Bad River (#324), an uncommon land card from the 1996 Magic: The Gathering Mirage expansion. This catalog page details the card's mechanics, artist Terese Nielsen, and collector value for TCG enthusiasts.
Bad River
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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Description
Bad River, identified as card number 324 in the 1996 Magic: The Gathering Mirage expansion, serves as a functional land card for players and collectors of the Trading Card Game. Designed by artist Terese Nielsen, this uncommon card provides a strategic advantage by allowing the player to search their library for either an Island or Swamp and place it directly onto the battlefield after sacrificing the card itself. The card's design and rules text reflect the strategic depth characteristic of this period in Magic history, making it a relevant item for both casual players and serious collectors interested in the evolution of the game. Collectors often seek out Mirage cards to complete their set collections or to utilize the card's unique search ability in various formats. Understanding the card's role within the Mirage expansion helps collectors appreciate its place in the broader narrative of the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Bad River
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Terese Nielsen
Card Stock
English
Land
Card Text
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This land enters tapped. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Search your library for an Island or Swamp card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.