Magic: The Gathering

Island

Zendikar 237a • common

Set: Zendikar
Collector number: 237a
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Vincent Proce
Market price: $0.22

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Market

What it's worth

$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.21 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The full-art frame of this Island allows the landscape illustration to span the entire card, offering a panoramic view of the terrain that standard designs cannot match. Its status as a common makes it a staple for those who value both utility and a cohesive, immersive aesthetic across their collection.

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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 237a from the 2009 Zendikar expansion is one of the celebrated full-art basic lands that defined the set's visual identity. Zendikar was conceptualized as a world of high adventure and perilous landscapes, and the design team opted to remove the traditional text box from basic lands to allow the artwork to span the entire card, emphasizing the dramatic scale of the environment. This shift was intended to immerse players in the flavor of the world, highlighting the visceral, untamed beauty of the setting.

The artwork for this specific Island was created by Veronique Meunier, a frequent contributor to Magic: The Gathering who is known for her evocative and painterly approach to landscape illustration. Her design captures a tranquil yet expansive coastal view, balancing the set's overall theme of rugged exploration with a moment of serene clarity. Upon release, these full-art lands were received with significant enthusiasm by the player base, quickly becoming staples in collector binders and deck builds alike for their aesthetic appeal and clean composition.

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