Magic: The Gathering

Island

Battle for Zendikar 256 • common

Set: Battle for Zendikar
Collector number: 256
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Sam Burley
Market price: $0.22

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Market

What it's worth

$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.21 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Island card captures the sweeping, adventurous landscapes of its set, offering players a fundamental resource for their decks. While common in rarity, cards like this are essential for building a collection and serve as the backbone for any strategy relying on blue mana.

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Card face

What it does

(tap: Add blue mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Island card numbered 256 from the 2015 Battle for Zendikar set was designed as part of a series of full-art basic lands intended to evoke the surreal, adventure-focused landscape of the Zendikar plane. In the context of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse, Zendikar is defined by its volatile environment and floating geography, themes that the development team at Wizards of the Coast sought to emphasize through expansive, borderless imagery that prioritizes the artist's vision over traditional framing.

This specific illustration was created by artist Florian de Gesincourt. His approach focused on the dramatic scale and rugged, untamed beauty characteristic of the plane, utilizing a sweeping vista that highlights the unique geological formations iconic to the set. Upon its release, the full-art cycle was widely praised by the player base for its aesthetic impact and remains a popular choice for deck customization due to the immersive quality of the artwork.

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About

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