The 1999 World Championship Decks Spawning Pool (js142) is an uncommon Magic: The Gathering land card featuring unique creature transformation mechanics.
Spawning Pool
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $0.62 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.62 to $0.62 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 6, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | ||||
Raw / Ungraded
$0.62- Comps
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- Source
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- Source Observation Date Unavailable
Price HistoryOver the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.62 to $0.62 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 6, 2026: 0%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.
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Description
Released in 1999 as part of the World Championship Decks series, this Magic: The Gathering card features the name Spawning Pool and carries the catalog number js142. Designed by Rob Alexander, it belongs to the WC99 set and is classified as an Uncommon rarity within the game's catalog. This land card offers a distinct mechanical identity that differentiates it from standard mana sources. The card functions as a dual-purpose asset on the battlefield. It enters the battlefield tapped, allowing players to generate a single black mana by tapping it. However, its unique utility lies in its ability to transform. By paying one generic mana and one black mana, the land becomes a 1/1 black Skeleton creature. While in creature form, it retains its land status, meaning it can still be tapped for mana. This Skeleton possesses a regeneration ability, allowing it to survive destruction for a single turn by tapping and healing all damage. Collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the World Championship Decks due to their historical significance and unique design elements. The Spawning Pool represents an innovative approach to land design, blending resource generation with temporary creature utility. Its black color identity makes it a staple in decks focused on black mana acceleration. The card's rules text provides strategic depth, offering flexibility in both resource management and board presence. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card serves as a tangible piece of the game's early history, showcasing the creative experimentation of the late 1990s. The combination of Rob Alexander's artistic contribution and the card's mechanical complexity makes it a notable item for any serious collection.
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Featured
Spawning Pool
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Rob Alexander
Card Stock
English
Land
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This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B}. {1}{B}: This land becomes a 1/1 black Skeleton creature with "{B}: Regenerate this creature" until end of turn. It's still a land. (If it regenerates, the next time it would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)
