Forest

The 2002 World Championship Decks were released by Wizards of the Coast to allow players to experience the top-tier competitive play of the Magic: The Gathering world stage. This specific card, a Forest from the base set of that year, was featured in pre-constructed decks designed to replicate the exact card lists used by the top eight finalists at the 2002 World Championships in Sydney. These decks are distinct from standard tournament cards, as they feature gold-bordered backs and commemorative signatures, serving as educational tools and mementos rather than standard tournament-legal playing cards.

The design of this Forest aligns with the 'Seventh Edition' aesthetic, which was the core set used during the 2002 competitive season. The illustration, created by Rob Alexander, reflects the serene, painterly style that defined the basic lands of that era. By including these cards in the championship sets, Wizards of the Coast sought to preserve the specific snapshots of the professional meta-game while honoring the artistic contributors who provided the visual landscape for the game’s formative years.