# Scrubland Scrubland is a dual land from Magic's first set, Alpha, making it foundational to the game's history. Collectors value it primarily as a piece of early Magic rather than for gameplay relevance, since dual lands have been reprinted extensively. The card's significance lies in its scarcity and condition sensitivity—Alpha printings are decades old and prone to wear, making high-grade copies substantially more desirable than played examples. Collectors typically assess Scrubland alongside other Alpha dual lands as part of a complete set pursuit. The nonfoil designation is standard for Alpha, as foil technology didn't exist then. Condition dramatically affects collector interest, with near-mint copies commanding premiums that reflect both rarity and the challenge of finding well-preserved early Magic cards.