Island
Battle for Zendikar 256a • common
- Set
- Battle for Zendikar
- Collector number
- 256a
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Sam Burley
- Market price
- $0.11
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 numbered 256a originates from the 2015 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Battle for Zendikar. This set marked a return to the adventure-themed plane of Zendikar, a world defined by its volatile landscapes and the catastrophic influence of the Eldrazi. The card is one of several full-art basic lands included in the set, a design choice intended to emphasize the vast, untamed geography of the world by allowing the illustration to occupy the entire face of the card rather than being confined to a traditional text box.
The illustration was created by Sam Burley, a prolific fantasy artist known for his atmospheric and immersive landscapes. In this particular piece, Burley emphasizes the otherworldly, crystalline aesthetics of Zendikar, utilizing high-contrast lighting and sweeping vistas to convey a sense of scale. The full-art treatment was highly anticipated by the player base, as these cards were frequently sought after for their aesthetic appeal in deck construction and served as a hallmark of the set's immersive visual identity.
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