Mountain
Zendikar 242 • common
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 242
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- John Avon
- Market price
- $0.43
What it does
(tap: Add red 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 Mountain card from the 2009 Zendikar set, bearing the collector number 242, is a quintessential example of the 'full-art' basic land treatment that defined the set's visual identity. Designed by artist Veronique Meunier, the illustration captures the rugged, adventuring aesthetic of the Zendikar plane, emphasizing the vast, untamed landscapes that were central to the set's exploration-themed mechanics and lore. This style of land card was introduced to evoke a sense of immersion, providing players with an unobstructed view of the plane's hazardous terrain.
Upon its release, the Zendikar full-art lands were met with significant enthusiasm from the Magic: The Gathering community, quickly becoming a staple for deck customization. The design was praised for its minimalist border, which allowed the artwork to dominate the frame, a departure from traditional card templates of the era. The set marked a shift in how basic lands were treated as collectibles, establishing a precedent for special art treatments that remains a major component of modern card releases.
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