The 2005 Ninth Edition release featuring Trade Routes, card number 108. This blue rare enchantment offers strategic value through card draw and land manipulation for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Trade Routes
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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Trade Routes, identified as card number 108 in the 2005 Ninth Edition set, stands as a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. The card features artwork by Matt Cavotta, contributing to the visual identity of this foundational release. Its mana cost of two blue mana makes it accessible early in the game, allowing players to execute its effects with relative ease. The card's design emphasizes utility over complexity. It provides a flexible ability that allows the controller to return a controlled land to its owner's hand or discard a land card to draw a card. This dual functionality makes it a staple in blue-based decks that rely on card selection and resource management. For investors and hobbyists, Ninth Edition remains a cornerstone of the TCG's catalog. Trade Routes represents the kind of timeless design that continues to influence deck construction decades after its release. The card's enduring relevance in formats like Commander and Vintage ensures it remains a focal point for both competitive players and those building a comprehensive collection. Each card in this set carries the weight of a pivotal era in trading card game development, making it a valuable addition to any library.
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Trade Routes
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Matt Cavotta
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Enchantment
U
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{1}: Return target land you control to its owner's hand. {1}, Discard a land card: Draw a card.
The wise, the righteous, the mighty—the merchant feeds them all.















