The Great Forest

The Great Forest originated as part of the Planechase Anthology, a 2016 compilation released by Wizards of the Coast that brought together the unique oversized plane cards from the multiplayer-focused Planechase game series. These cards were designed to represent the various worlds of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse, offering players specific mechanical effects that alter the flow of the game whenever they 'planeswalk' between them. The Great Forest specifically evokes the untamed, primordial nature of a classic high-fantasy wilderness, serving as a tactical landscape that rewards players for engaging with creature-heavy strategies.

The visual identity of The Great Forest relies on the established artistic language of the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic, emphasizing sprawling, lush environments that dwarf the creatures within them. While individual illustrators contribute distinct styles to the Planes series, the art direction consistently focuses on immersive, atmospheric world-building intended to ground the chaotic mechanics of the game in a tangible sense of place. Upon its release in the Anthology, the card was well-received by fans of the format for its contribution to the flavor and strategic depth of multiplayer games.