The 2000 Magic: The Gathering Prophecy card Marsh Boa (PCY 118), a green Snake creature featuring the Swampwalk ability.
Marsh Boa
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Prophecy
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The Marsh Boa (PCY 118) is a foundational creature from the 2000 Magic: The Gathering Prophecy expansion, designed by artist Heather Hudson. As a one-mana Green Snake, this common card offers immediate board presence for players seeking early-game aggression. Its defining mechanic, Swampwalk, allows the creature to evade blocking as long as the defending player controls a Swamp, making it a versatile tool in green-based strategies. Collectors often seek this card to complete the base Prophecy set, appreciating its place in the game's early 2000s design era. The card's straightforward rules text and iconic creature type make it a staple for both casual play and serious set completionists. Whether you are building a vintage deck or expanding your Prophecy collection, this card represents a key piece of Magic's rich history. The interplay between the Swampwalk ability and the card's low mana cost highlights the strategic depth even common cards can bring to the table.
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Marsh Boa
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Heather Hudson
Card Stock
English
{G}
Creature — Snake
1 / 1
G
Card Text
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Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)
Though a powerful constrictor, it prefers simply to drown its prey.