Magic: The Gathering

Forest

Shadowmoor 301 • common

Set: Shadowmoor
Collector number: 301
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Steve Prescott
Market price: $0.34

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What it's worth

$0.34market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.30 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common land card, this piece provides the essential foundation for any deck's resource engine. The artwork captures the unique, atmospheric aesthetic of its set, making it a functional staple for players and a thematic inclusion for those building a cohesive collection.

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What it does

(tap: Add green mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
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ModernLegal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Forest card from the Shadowmoor set was released by Wizards of the Coast in 2008 as part of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Shadowmoor was designed as a thematic departure from its predecessor, Lorwyn, shifting the setting from a bright, idyllic landscape to a dark, twisted version of the same world brought about by the Great Aurora. This specific basic land was intended to reflect the set's gothic, eerie aesthetic, characterized by gnarled flora and an oppressive, twilight atmosphere.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Steve Prescott, who was known for his energetic and distinctively stylized approach to fantasy art. Prescott’s interpretation of the Forest moved away from traditional verdant imagery, utilizing heavy shadows and peculiar, elongated organic shapes to reinforce the set's underlying sense of unease. The card was well-received by the player base for its evocative departure from the standard, neutral designs typically associated with basic land cards in the game.

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