Plains // Plains

The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Art Series Plains was released as part of a specialized promotion accompanying the release of the Magic: The Gathering set Dragons of Tarkir in 2015. These cards were designed to highlight the intricate world-building of the Tarkir plane, focusing specifically on the shift in landscape influenced by the arrival of dragons. This particular series was curated to provide a premium, borderless aesthetic that differed from standard land cards, emphasizing the visual storytelling of the game's environment through high-fidelity art.

The artistic direction for this series sought to capture the rugged, diverse terrain of the Tarkir setting, moving away from traditional fantasy tropes toward a more cinematic, atmospheric style. By isolating the art from the typical card frame, the design allowed the illustrators to focus on scale and perspective. Upon its release, the set was well-received by players and collectors for its elevated artistic presentation and its departure from the utilitarian look of standard basic lands.