Tundra

The Tundra card from the International Collectors' Edition was released in 1993 as part of a standalone boxed set designed to introduce international players to the mechanics and aesthetics of Magic: The Gathering. Unlike the standard base set cards, the International Collectors' Edition featured square corners and gold-foil stamping on the back, distinguishing them as non-tournament legal cards intended for display and casual play. The set was produced to gauge market interest in overseas territories and remains a significant artifact of the game's early expansion period.

The artwork for Tundra was created by illustrator Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and iconic artists during the game's initial launch. Rush utilized a clean, minimalist style that emphasized the stark, icy landscape of the tundra, capturing the essence of the card's function as a dual-land providing both white and blue mana. While the card was initially received as a functional utility piece for deck construction, it has since become a prized collectible due to the distinct physical characteristics of the edition and the historical importance of Rush's foundational contributions to the game's visual identity.