Island

The Island from the Pro Tour Collector Set, numbered shr367, was produced by Wizards of the Coast in 1997 as part of a curated boxed set that replicated the deck lists used by the top eight finalists of the 1996 Pro Tour New York. These cards were manufactured with distinct gold-foil borders and different card backs, intended for display and commemorative purposes rather than tournament play, effectively capturing a snapshot of the competitive meta during the game's formative years.

The artwork for this particular Island was illustrated by Mark Poole, one of the original Magic: The Gathering artists whose work helped define the game's early aesthetic. Poole’s style, characterized by a soft, painterly approach, was highly regarded for its evocative atmosphere, and his landscapes became staples of the early card sets. While these collector versions were received by the community as a unique way to celebrate professional play, their non-legal status in standard formats meant they functioned primarily as collectibles for enthusiasts interested in the history of the Pro Tour.