Island

The 2001 World Championship Decks were a unique product line released by Wizards of the Coast to allow players to own gold-bordered, non-tournament-legal replicas of the top-performing decks from the year's world championship event. This specific Island is part of the deck piloted by Tomi Walamies, featuring the iconic artwork by Rebecca Guay that originally debuted in the Urza's Saga expansion. Guay’s dreamlike, watercolor-heavy aesthetic was a significant departure from the more rigid fantasy tropes of early Magic: The Gathering, earning her a dedicated following and making her lands highly sought-after by players seeking a more ethereal, artistic tone for their collection.

These cards were designed as commemorative tools, intended to teach players about high-level deck construction and the current metagame. By printing the cards with gold borders and distinct backings, the company ensured they remained distinct from the authentic, tournament-legal cards while still serving as functional pieces for casual play. The inclusion of the artist’s original work within these commemorative sets preserved the legacy of Guay’s contributions to the game’s visual identity during a period of transition in the title's illustrative history.