Island
Starter 1999 158 • common
- Set
- Starter 1999
- Collector number
- 158
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $0.55
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 1999 Starter set was released by Wizards of the Coast as an introductory gateway for new players entering the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. Designed to simplify the complex ruleset of the original game, the set served as a pedagogical tool that stripped away advanced mechanics to focus on the core fundamentals of deck building and combat, providing a streamlined entry point during the game's rapid expansion in the late nineties.
The card features artwork by Rob Alexander, a prolific illustrator whose landscapes define much of the visual identity of early Magic sets. Alexander’s approach to the Island focused on atmospheric tranquility and distinct geographic features, utilizing a classic fantasy aesthetic that aimed to ground the game's abstract mana mechanics in recognizable, evocative terrain. While intended for entry-level play, the card is now regarded by collectors as a foundational piece of the game's visual history.
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About Island
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