Island
Fifth Edition 434 • common
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 434
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- J. W. Frost
- Market price
- $0.49
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, collector number 434, was released as part of the Fifth Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering in 1997. As a core set, Fifth Edition was designed to consolidate various cards from previous expansions into a single, cohesive pool, serving as the standard entry point for players at the time. This specific Island variant features the iconic illustration by Mark Poole, whose work is synonymous with the foundational aesthetic of the game's early years.
Mark Poole’s illustration style for this card emphasizes a tranquil, painterly depiction of a tropical landmass, consistent with the high-fantasy art direction established in the mid-1990s. The design was intended to provide a clear, functional visual reference for a basic land card, focusing on readability and the evocative nature of the game's environment. Upon its release, it was well-received by the player base for its nostalgic charm and its role in maintaining the visual continuity of the game’s essential gameplay elements.
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