The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Squandered Resources oversized league prize card offers collectors a unique glimpse into early promotional TCG history.
Squandered Resources
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Oversized League Prizes
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Released in 1999 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Oversized League Prizes set, the Squandered Resources card (OLEP 69) holds a distinct place among promotional trading items. Designed as a larger-format enchantment, this card features a mana cost of {B}{G} and allows players to sacrifice a land to produce one mana of any type the sacrificed land could have generated. The card's rules text is attributed to artist Romas Kukalis, whose work defined the visual identity of Magic's early promotional releases. Collectors value this oversized variant not just for its gameplay utility but for its historical significance as a league reward item. The inclusion of flavor text by Afari adds narrative depth, referencing themes of exchange and consequence that resonate with the card's mechanical function. As a numbered piece within the OLEP series, this card represents a specific era of Magic's growth, appealing to those who appreciate the physical evolution of the game. For enthusiasts of the TCG, acquiring such a piece provides a tangible connection to the community-driven leagues that helped establish Magic's competitive landscape. The oversized format distinguishes it from standard booster pack cards, making it a sought-after item for set completionists and promotional card collectors alike.
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Squandered Resources
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Romas Kukalis
Card Stock
English
{B}{G}
Enchantment
B, G
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Sacrifice a land: Add one mana of any type the sacrificed land could produce.
"He traded sand for skins, skins for gold, gold for life. In the end, he traded life for sand." —Afari, *Tales*