Magic: The Gathering

Forest

Limited Edition Beta 302 • common

Set: Limited Edition Beta
Collector number: 302
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Christopher Rush
Market price: $29.80

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Market

What it's worth

$29.80market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$28.90 – $29.80 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a foundational element from the Limited Edition Beta, this Forest card represents the very origins of its trading card game. While technically a common, its place in this early set makes it a vital piece for collectors who value the history and aesthetic evolution of the game’s core resources.

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Card face

What it does

(tap: Add green mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
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ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Forest card from the Limited Edition Beta set was released by Wizards of the Coast in 1993 as part of the foundational expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Following the limited print run of the Alpha set, Beta was designed to satisfy overwhelming player demand by correcting minor mechanical inconsistencies and updating the artwork for several basic lands. It represents the quintessential aesthetic of the game's early years, establishing the visual language for the green mana source that remains iconic today.

The artwork for this specific Forest was crafted by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and celebrated artists in the game's history. His approach focused on high-fantasy imagery that emphasized the raw, untamed nature of the green mana cycle, intended to evoke a sense of deep, primordial woodland. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a definitive improvement over the initial printing, solidifying the artistic direction for future sets and earning a permanent place in the collections of players who value the historical significance of the game's earliest iterations.

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