Island
Starter 1999 159 • common
- Set
- Starter 1999
- Collector number
- 159
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- J. W. Frost
- Market price
- $0.67
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 Island card from the 1999 Starter set was released during a pivotal period for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, designed to introduce new players to the mechanics of the game in North America. This specific iteration, identified as card number 159, is part of the Base Set-derived card pool that established the visual identity of the franchise for an entire generation of players and collectors alike.
The artwork for these early basic energy cards was created by Keiji Kinebuchi, who utilized a distinct, minimalist style that stood in contrast to the more action-oriented designs of the creature cards. His approach focused on serene, iconic representations of nature designed to provide a calming visual anchor amidst the complex gameplay, earning a lasting reputation for its clarity and aesthetic simplicity in the early years of the hobby.
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