Spreading Seas is a 2009 Magic: The Gathering card from the Zendikar set, functioning as a blue Aura enchantment that turns lands into Islands and allows the controller to draw a card.
Spreading Seas
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Zendikar
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Spreading Seas, card number 70 in the 2009 Zendikar expansion, is a distinct blue enchantment within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As an Aura with a mana value of two, this card offers a dual utility that has made it a staple in many blue-based strategies. Players attach this enchantment to a land, transforming it into an Island while simultaneously triggering an effect that lets them draw a card when it enters the battlefield. This product represents a key piece of the Zendikar set design, which focused on the concept of a massive, living world. The flavor text accompanying the card hints at this chaotic environment, noting that most people have given up on the idea of precise cartography. For collectors, Spreading Seas serves as a tangible connection to one of Magic’s most celebrated modern blocks. It is not merely a functional game piece but also a visual artifact from a pivotal era in the game's history. The card’s straightforward design and impactful gameplay mechanics exemplify the clarity and power level that defined the Zendikar block. Whether you are building a deck, completing a set collection, or simply appreciating the art and lore of the Magic universe, this card offers significant collector value. It stands as a testament to the creative storytelling and mechanical innovation that Wizards of the Coast brought to the table during this period. The combination of card advantage and mana fixing makes it a memorable inclusion in any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's library, bridging the gap between competitive play and collectible appreciation.
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Card Details
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Spreading Seas
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jung Park
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
Card Text
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Enchant land When this Aura enters, draw a card. Enchanted land is an Island.
Most inhabitants of Zendikar have given up on the idea of an accurate map.








