Magic: The Gathering · Alpha Edition

Swords to Plowshares

French name: Retour au pays

40Uncommon

Swords to Plowshares (Alpha Edition 40) has a market price of US$688.30 as of Nov 8, 2026.

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NormalUS$688.30

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Card details

Type: Instant
Mana cost: {W}
Artist: Jeff A. Menges

Card text

Target creature is removed from game entirely; return to owner’s deck only when game is over. Creature’s controller gains life points equal to creature’s power.

About this card

Swords to Plowshares is card 40 in Alpha Edition, a Magic: The Gathering set released Sep 5, 1993. Rarity: Uncommon. Illustrated by Jeff A. Menges. Reference market price on Nov 8, 2026: US$688.30. The Normal price did not change over the last 30 days. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.

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