Plains

The Plains card numbered 192 from the Rivals of Ixalan set, released in early 2018, belongs to a thematic block centered on the plane of Ixalan, a world inspired by the Age of Discovery and Mesoamerican history. This specific card features the lush, sun-drenched landscapes characteristic of the set's aesthetic, depicting the wild and untamed territory that serves as a backdrop for the conflict between colonial factions and indigenous empires. Its design reflects the creative direction of Wizards of the Coast to emphasize a setting where terrestrial exploration and ancient ruins converge.

This artwork was illustrated by Jung Park, a prolific artist in the Magic: The Gathering universe known for his ability to render expansive environments with atmospheric depth. Park’s goal for this piece was to capture the serene, golden vitality of the open terrain, contrasting the high-fantasy elements of the set with a grounded, painterly representation of geography. Like the rest of the basic lands in the Rivals of Ixalan expansion, the card was received as a functional and visually cohesive component of a set designed to evoke a sense of adventure and prehistoric majesty.