Forest

Released in 2009 as part of the initial Planechase product line, this Forest is one of several basic lands featured in the accompanying supplemental decks. These decks were designed to introduce the Planechase multiplayer format, which incorporates 'planar' cards that shift the game state and environment as players travel through the multiverse. The set served as an experimental expansion for Magic: The Gathering, aiming to add a more chaotic and narrative-driven layer to traditional casual play.

The artwork for this specific land was commissioned from Craig Mullins, a celebrated digital artist known for his pioneering work in the film and gaming industries. Mullins employed a painterly, impressionistic aesthetic that emphasizes light and atmospheric depth, moving away from the more rigid illustrative style common in early fantasy art. His contribution to the set was well-received by collectors for its cinematic quality, successfully creating a sense of scale and wonder within the constraints of a standard basic land frame.