Forest

The Forest card, numbered 247 in the Magic 2013 (M13) core set released in July 2012, represents one of the five basic land types essential to gameplay in Magic: The Gathering. As a core set release, M13 was designed to serve as an accessible entry point for new players while providing a balanced environment for experienced ones. The card features art by the veteran illustrator Jung Park, who was commissioned to provide a lush, evocative depiction of nature that fits the mechanical requirements of the game's mana system.

Jung Park's design for this particular Forest emphasizes a serene, towering woodland aesthetic that leans into the traditional fantasy tropes of the game. During the M13 design cycle, Wizards of the Coast sought to refine the visual identity of basic lands to ensure they remained legible at a glance while offering high-quality, distinct landscapes. The reception of these core set basics is generally positive among players, valued for their reliable functionality and their role as a fundamental aesthetic building block for constructed decks.