Island

Released in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering expansion Battle for Zendikar, this Island represents the return to the plane of Zendikar, a world defined by its volatile landscapes and powerful mana. As a basic land, it was designed to serve as the foundational resource for players, with the set's creative team emphasizing the world's 'adventure' theme and the emergence of the Eldrazi titans, which began to warp and consume the terrain.

Artist Tianhua X created the illustration, which captures the distinct, floating geomorphology of the Zendikar plane. The aesthetic focuses on ethereal, gravity-defying rock formations amidst a shimmering, aquatic environment, consistent with the set's goal of visualizing an alien yet majestic geography. Upon its release, these full-art lands were received with significant enthusiasm by the player base, as they provided a visually striking departure from traditional basic land designs and became staples in many deck collections.