Forest
Magic 2013 249 • common
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 249
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
(tap: Add green mana.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Forest card, numbered 249 in the Magic 2013 (M13) core set, was released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2012. As a basic land, it was designed to function as the fundamental resource for green-aligned decks, providing the mana necessary to cast spells and activate abilities throughout the game. Core sets like M13 were intended to provide a stable foundation for the game's mechanics while introducing new players to the world of Magic: The Gathering.
The artwork was created by Jim Nelson, a long-time illustrator for the franchise known for his detailed, atmospheric depictions of landscapes and creatures. For this specific illustration, Nelson leaned into the classic aesthetic of high-fantasy wilderness, utilizing deep greens and shadowed textures to evoke the sense of an ancient, untamed forest. The piece was well-received by the community for its clarity and its ability to fit seamlessly into the broader visual language that defined the M13 expansion.
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