Magic: The Gathering

Mountain

Zendikar 242 • common

Set: Zendikar
Collector number: 242
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: John Avon
Market price: $0.40

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$0.40market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.37 – $0.40 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This land card features artwork by John Avon, whose distinctive landscapes are highly regarded by those who value the visual history of the collection. As a common card, it serves as a foundational element for players, offering a glimpse into the specific geography of the set.

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Card face

What it does

(tap: Add red mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
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ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in the 2009 Magic: The Gathering set Zendikar, this basic Mountain was part of a landmark cycle of full-art basic lands. The set was designed around an adventure-themed exploration motif, aiming to evoke a sense of vast, untouched landscapes. By dedicating the entire surface of the card to illustration and shifting the text frame to a minimalist overlay, Wizards of the Coast sought to immerse players in the world of Zendikar, emphasizing the scale and beauty of the environment.

The artwork was commissioned from John Avon, a veteran illustrator renowned for his evocative landscape work. Avon focused on capturing dramatic lighting and geological grandeur to align with the set's high-adventure aesthetic. Upon release, these full-art lands were received with immense enthusiasm by the community, eventually becoming iconic staples of deck-building due to their aesthetic appeal and their role as a departure from the traditional, bordered card layout used since the game's inception.

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