Magic: The Gathering

Plains

Unlimited Edition 288 • common

Set: Unlimited Edition
Collector number: 288
Rarity: Common
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Jesper Myrfors
Market price: $4.31

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What it's worth

$4.31market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$3.82 – $4.41 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Plains card is a fundamental resource that provides the white mana necessary to power spells and sustain board presence. As a core component of this specific early set, it represents a foundational piece of the game's history that collectors value for its essential role in shaping the identity of the white color identity.

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Card face

What it does

(tap: Add white mana.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Unlimited Edition Plains, released in 1993, served as the second printing of the foundational Magic: The Gathering base set. Following the rapid sell-out of the limited Alpha and Beta print runs, Wizards of the Coast produced Unlimited to meet overwhelming demand from players. This set is physically distinguished from its predecessors by its stark white borders, a design choice implemented to clearly differentiate the new cards from the more scarce original printings.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, who was instrumental in establishing the early aesthetic of the game. His illustration of the Plains captures a serene, expansive landscape that adheres to the minimalist design philosophy of the era’s basic lands. While these cards were designed for utilitarian gameplay rather than aesthetic rarity, they have since become iconic artifacts of early trading card history, representing the moment the game transitioned from a niche hobby into a widespread cultural phenomenon.

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About

About Plains

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