Island
European Land Program 12 • common
- Set
- European Land Program
- Collector number
- 12
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Ben Thompson
- Market price
- $39.70
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
The European Land Program was released in 1996 as a promotional initiative to expand Magic: The Gathering's presence in European markets. This specific series of basic lands was distributed through regional hobby shops and tournament events, featuring unique art commissioned to reflect the geography of various European nations. The set provided players with a distinct aesthetic departure from the standard card illustrations of the base sets, aiming to offer a more painterly, atmospheric representation of the game's landscape types.
This particular Island illustration was designed to evoke a serene, coastal environment, focusing on the interplay of light and water. The artistic direction prioritized a more realistic and grounded style compared to the high-fantasy motifs common in the broader card game. Upon release, the set was well received by collectors for its thematic consistency and the prestige associated with its limited distribution, eventually becoming a sought-after staple for players looking to customize their decks with premium, regional-specific basic land cards.
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