Snow-Covered Island

The Snow-Covered Island, numbered 251 in the Modern Horizons set released in 2019, represents a modern iteration of a foundational Magic: The Gathering card type. While basic lands have been a staple since the game's inception in 1993, the 'Snow-Covered' variant carries the mechanical distinction of being usable in decks that benefit from snow-related synergies. This specific card was introduced to bring the snow supertype into the Modern format, allowing players to utilize these aesthetic and functional variations in a broader range of competitive play environments.

The artwork for this particular card was rendered by John Avon, a prolific and highly regarded landscape artist within the Magic: The Gathering community. Known for his signature ethereal lighting and expansive, atmospheric vistas, Avon’s contribution to the set was designed to evoke a sense of frozen isolation. The design was received with significant enthusiasm by the player base, as it provided a visually cohesive and aesthetically pleasing way to fulfill the specific mechanical requirements of the snow-themed cards appearing in the Modern Horizons expansion.