Quick Answer

Fetid Pools is a rare Land — Island Swamp from AKH (AKH). Current price: $0.39 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Fetid Pools MTG card

Fetid Pools

Land — Island Swamp

Card Text

({T}: Add {U} or {B}.) This land enters tapped. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Card Stats

rare AKH AKH 🎨 Jonas De Ro
Cycling

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.39
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.94
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.69
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.61
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€1.18
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fetid Pools? Basics

Fetid Pools is a Land — Island Swamp card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({T}: Add {U} or {B}.) This land enters tapped. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Fetid Pools cost to cast? Basics

Fetid Pools has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Fetid Pools's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Fetid Pools has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Fetid Pools's current oracle text is: "({T}: Add {U} or {B}.) This land enters tapped. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Fetid Pools? Pricing

The current market price for Fetid Pools is approximately $0.39 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.94 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.61 EUR.

Where can I buy Fetid Pools? Pricing

You can purchase Fetid Pools from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Fetid Pools normal: $0.39 | foil: $0.94

Is Fetid Pools legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fetid Pools in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Fetid Pools legal in Modern? Legality

Fetid Pools is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Fetid Pools legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fetid Pools is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Fetid Pools legal in Pioneer? Legality

Fetid Pools is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Fetid Pools legal in Legacy? Legality

Fetid Pools is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Fetid Pools legal in Vintage? Legality

Fetid Pools is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Fetid Pools legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fetid Pools in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Fetid Pools from? Details

This printing of Fetid Pools is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 243.

Fetid Pools may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fetid Pools's rarity? Details

Fetid Pools is a rare card in AKH.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Fetid Pools? Details

Fetid Pools was illustrated by Jonas De Ro.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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