Magic: The Gathering

Badlands

Intl. Collectors' Edition 278 • rare

Set: Intl. Collectors' Edition
Collector number: 278
Rarity: Rare
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Rob Alexander
Market price: $300.00

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Market

What it's worth

$300.00market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$254.99 – $300.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card originates from the International Collectors' Edition and serves as a foundational piece for any enthusiast of this card game's history. Its inclusion in this specific set makes it a distinct and sought-after representative of a classic card type that remains essential for strategic play.

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What it does

(tap: Add black mana or red mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Badlands card was released as part of the International Collectors' Edition (ICE) in 1993. This set was designed to introduce international players to the core mechanics of the Magic: The Gathering base game. Unlike the standard sets available in domestic markets, the ICE cards feature a distinct gold-bordered back, which was intended to clearly distinguish them from tournament-legal cards and prevent them from being used in competitive sanctioned events.

The art for Badlands was created by Rob Alexander, a prominent illustrator who defined much of the early aesthetic of the game's landscape cards. His work on this piece emphasizes the rugged, desolate terrain of a volcanic wasteland, using a muted color palette to convey the harshness of the environment. While the set itself was initially produced in limited quantities for specific overseas markets, it remains a recognized artifact of the game's early expansion period, valued today primarily for its classic visual design.

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About

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