Island
Portal Second Age 156 • common
- Set
- Portal Second Age
- Collector number
- 156
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- John Avon
- Market price
- $1.94
What it does
(tap: Add blue 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
Released in 1998 as part of the Portal Second Age set, this Island was designed as an entry-level basic land intended to simplify the Magic: The Gathering experience for new players. Following the success of the original Portal, this set introduced a thematic expansion that leaned into a more cohesive, high-fantasy aesthetic while removing complex timing rules that often frustrated beginners.
The artwork for this specific card was commissioned from illustrator Anthony S. Waters, who crafted a serene, coastal landscape that established a distinct visual identity for the set. By stripping away the intricate mechanical text found on expansion cards, the design team focused on creating an accessible, visually immersive environment that helped define the set's role as a gateway to the broader game.
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