Quick Answer

Urborg is a uncommon Legendary Land from LEG (LEG). Current price: $16.41 USD. Legal in Commander.

Urborg MTG card

Urborg

Legendary Land

Card Text

{T}: Add {B}. {T}: Target creature loses first strike or swampwalk until end of turn.

"Resignedly beneath the sky/The melancholy waters lie./So blend the turrets and shadows there/That all seem pendulous in air,/While from a proud tower in town/Death looks gigantically down." —Edgar Allan Poe, "The City in the Sea"

Card Stats

uncommon LEG LEG 🎨 Bryon Wackwitz

Market Prices

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$16.41
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$15.99
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€17.96
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urborg? Basics

Urborg is a Legendary Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {B}. {T}: Target creature loses first strike or swampwalk until end of turn."

How much mana does Urborg cost to cast? Basics

Urborg 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.

Urborg'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.

Urborg 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.

Urborg's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {B}. {T}: Target creature loses first strike or swampwalk until end of turn."

What is the current price of Urborg? Pricing

The current market price for Urborg is approximately $16.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €17.96 EUR.

Where can I buy Urborg? Pricing

You can purchase Urborg 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.

Is Urborg legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Urborg in Standard is not available.

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

Is Urborg legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Urborg in Modern is not available.

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

Is Urborg legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Urborg 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 Urborg legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Urborg in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Urborg legal in Legacy? Legality

Urborg is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Urborg legal in Vintage? Legality

Urborg 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 Urborg legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Urborg 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 Urborg from? Details

This printing of Urborg is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 310.

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

What is Urborg's rarity? Details

Urborg is a uncommon card in LEG.

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

Who illustrated Urborg? Details

Urborg was illustrated by Bryon Wackwitz.

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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