Forest
Magic 2010 249 • common
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 249
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
(tap: Add green mana.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Forest card from the Magic 2010 core set represents a pivotal moment in the history of Magic: The Gathering, as it marked the transition to a modern card frame design and a revamped approach to core set narrative. Released in July 2009, this set was the first core set to include new cards rather than consisting solely of reprints, signaling Wizards of the Coast's intent to make these sets more engaging for established players.
The art for this particular basic land was provided by Jim Nelson, a long-standing illustrator for the game known for his distinct, atmospheric style. Nelson was tasked with capturing the essence of the forest environment in a way that felt both classic and refreshed for the updated aesthetic standards of the 2010s. The resulting illustration was received as a grounded, quintessential representation of nature, serving its functional role as a resource card while maintaining the high artistic standard expected of the game's landscape illustrations.
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