Havenwood Battleground

Havenwood Battleground was originally released in the Fallen Empires expansion in 1994, a set characterized by its dark, flavorful take on a war-torn landscape. This specific version appeared in the 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set, a box set designed to commemorate the inaugural Pro Tour season by providing players with static, non-randomized decks based on successful tournament lists of the era.

The card features artwork by Anson Maddocks, who was a foundational contributor to the early visual identity of Magic: The Gathering. His depiction of the battleground focuses on the grim, atmospheric terrain associated with the Fallen Empires lore, utilizing a distinctive, hand-drawn style that defined much of the game’s aesthetic in its first few years. As a member of a unique boxed set meant to showcase competitive play, this printing serves as a historical artifact of the game's transition from a casual tabletop hobby into a professionalized sporting circuit.