Forest

The Forest card, collector number 271a, was released in 2015 as part of the Battle for Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set returned players to the plane of Zendikar, a world defined by its volatile landscapes and the ongoing struggle against the Eldrazi titans. These basic lands were designed to reflect the unique, alien geography of the plane, which is characterized by floating rock formations, crystalline structures, and the encroaching corruption of the Eldrazi entities.

The artwork for this specific card was created by Vincent Proce, a long-time illustrator for the franchise known for his dramatic lighting and stylized environments. In crafting the Battle for Zendikar basic lands, the art direction sought to capture the 'full-art' aesthetic that had become a hallmark of Zendikar sets, emphasizing scale and perspective to immerse players in the world's untamed nature. The set was met with strong enthusiasm from the player base, largely due to these visually striking, borderless landscape designs that became highly sought after by collectors and players alike.