Magic: The Gathering

Forest

Shards of Alara 249 • common

Set: Shards of Alara
Collector number: 249
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Michael Komarck
Market price: $0.34

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Market

What it's worth

$0.34market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.29 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a fundamental building block of the game, providing the essential resource needed to fuel your strategies. While it is a common sight in this specific set, its role as a basic foundation makes it an indispensable component for any deck relying on nature's strength.

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Card face

What it does

(tap: Add green mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Forest card from the Shards of Alara set, released in 2008, serves as a fundamental basic land within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This specific set was notable for its focus on the 'shard' mechanic, representing five distinct planes that had been fractured from a single world and evolved in isolation. As a basic land, the Forest was designed to provide the green mana essential for casting creatures and spells associated with the jungle-heavy plane of Naya, one of the three-color shards featured prominently in the expansion's narrative.

The artwork for this card was created by Lars Grant-West, a veteran illustrator known for his detailed naturalistic style. Tasked with depicting the lush, untamed flora of Alara, Grant-West utilized deep greens and earthy tones to evoke a sense of primordial growth. The illustration was received positively by the community for its adherence to the set's high-fantasy aesthetic, effectively capturing the vibrant, overgrown atmosphere that defined the green-aligned regions of the Alara block.

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