Magic: The Gathering

Forbidden Orchard

From the Vault: Realms 6 • mythic

Set: From the Vault: Realms
Collector number: 6
Rarity: Mythic
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Daniel Ljunggren
Finish: Foil
Market price: $9.60

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$9.60market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$9.22 – $10.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Forbidden Orchard is a mythic land card that stands out for its unique ability to provide any color of mana while simultaneously introducing a creature token to an opponent's side of the board. This mechanic creates a compelling trade-off at the table, forcing players to weigh the tactical advantage of color flexibility against the risk of bolstering their opponent’s defenses.

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What it does

tap: Add one mana of any color.

Whenever you tap this land for mana, target opponent creates a 1/1 colorless Spirit creature token.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Forbidden Orchard was originally introduced in the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa set, designed as a land card that provides mana of any color at the cost of granting the opponent a 1/1 Spirit token. It emerged during a period of Magic: The Gathering history where the game explored high-risk, high-reward mechanics that balanced powerful utility against immediate board state drawbacks. The card quickly became a staple in combo and control decks, valued for its ability to fix mana bases while simultaneously providing fodder for specific game-state requirements.

This specific printing, released in the 2012 From the Vault: Realms collection, features updated artwork by Daniel Ljunggren. The illustration moves away from the original artistic direction to offer a more atmospheric, overgrown depiction of a cursed grove, fitting the retrospective nature of the collection. The From the Vault series was curated to showcase iconic lands from throughout the game's history, and Ljunggren’s contribution was recognized for its dark, detailed aesthetic that refreshed the card's visual identity for established players and collectors alike.

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