# Spitting Earth Spitting Earth represents a particular moment in Magic's design philosophy, when red damage spells were straightforward and efficient. As an uncommon from Starter 1999, it occupies an interesting position in the game's history—a teaching set designed to introduce new players to Magic's fundamentals. Collectors view this card primarily through the lens of set completion rather than power level. Starter sets hold modest appeal compared to main releases, though they attract players interested in Magic's early accessibility efforts. The nonfoil-only status reflects the era's printing standards. For most collectors, Spitting Earth serves as a necessary puzzle piece rather than a sought-after card, valued mainly by those pursuing comprehensive Starter set collections.