Snow-Covered Forest

Snow-Covered Forest, numbered 285, was released in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Kaldheim. The set drew heavily from Norse mythology, creating a distinct aesthetic that prioritized cold, jagged landscapes and wintry isolation to ground the players in the plane's harsh climate. This card serves as a basic land that carries the snow supertype, a recurring mechanical feature in the game that allows it to interact with specific cards designed to benefit from wintry environments.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Omar Rayyan, whose work is noted for its classical, painterly quality and deep atmospheric texture. Rayyan focused on capturing the serene, ancient weight of a forest buried under heavy snowfall, intentionally shifting away from the vibrant, high-contrast style typical of modern fantasy illustration to evoke a more tactile, folklore-inspired mood. The piece was well-received by players for its grounded, ethereal composition, which stood out within the broader set for its quiet elegance.