Havenwood Battleground

Havenwood Battleground originated as a land card in the Fallen Empires expansion of Magic: The Gathering, released in 1994. The card was later featured in the 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set, a promotional boxed product designed to showcase the decks used by top players during the inaugural professional season. This set is notable for its unique gold-bordered design on the card faces and a distinct back, which ensures the cards cannot be used in sanctioned competitive play, thereby distinguishing them from their original counterparts.

The card was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a central figure in the early visual identity of the game known for his expressive, art nouveau-inspired style. In the context of the game's mechanics, Havenwood Battleground represents the decaying, once-lush forests of the world of Dominaria. Its inclusion in the 1996 collector set reflects the retrospective appreciation for the tactical depth introduced by the Fallen Empires set, which focused heavily on tribal themes and resource management during a period when the game was rapidly expanding its competitive reach.