Magic: The Gathering

Forest

Starter 1999 170 • common

Set: Starter 1999
Collector number: 170
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Quinton Hoover
Market price: $0.51

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Market

What it's worth

$0.51market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.36 – $0.57 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a fundamental component of the game, this card provides the essential resources needed to fuel your strategies and maintain your presence on the board. While common in rarity, its recurring appearance in this early set makes it a vital piece for any collector building a complete historical foundation.

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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 1999 Starter set was released by Wizards of the Coast to serve as an entry point for new players of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed to simplify the complex mechanics of the base game, this set introduced streamlined rules and pre-constructed deck lists. These basic Forest cards provided the essential 'mana' resource required for green-aligned decks, featuring simplified text and clear iconography to ensure ease of play for beginners.

The visual design of these cards maintained the classic aesthetic of early Magic sets, utilizing traditional fantasy illustrations that established the game's iconic atmosphere. While the set was criticized by veteran players for its lack of complex strategy and lower-powered card pool, it was well-received by the target demographic of young and casual gamers. Its focus on accessibility helped cement Magic's growth during the late nineties, and these basic lands remain a nostalgic touchstone for those who began their collecting journey with this specific release.

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About

About Forest

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