# 1999 Magic: The Gathering Starter 1999 #165

> The Swamp is a Basic Land card from Magic: The Gathering's 1999 Starter set. This common card, numbered 165, was illustrated by Romas Kukalis for the S99 release.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 1999
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Starter 1999
- **Card Number**: 165
- **Featured**: Swamp
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Common
- **Type**: Basic Land — Swamp
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

The Swamp is a Basic Land card from the 1999 Starter set of Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 165 with the set code S99, this common card features artwork by Romas Kukalis. As a Basic Land with the Swamp subtype, it serves a fundamental role in the game's mana system. The card has a mana value of 0 and a color identity of Black. It belongs to the normal layout category within the Starter 1999 product line.

## FAQ

### What is the card number for Swamp in the 1999 Starter set?

The Swamp card is numbered 165 in the Starter 1999 set. This numbering places it within the standard checklist for this Magic: The Gathering release.

### Who illustrated the Swamp card in the 1999 Starter set?

Romas Kukalis provided the artwork for the Swamp card in the 1999 Starter set. His illustration appears on this common basic land card.

### Is the Swamp card from the 1999 Starter set a foil card?

The provided catalog data for the Swamp card #165 from the 1999 Starter set does not list a foil treatment or special variant. It is identified as a common card in the standard print run.

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