Island (442) - Retro Frame (Foil) (CMM)

Island
Card Type: Basic Land - Island
Card Text:
(T: Add U.)
Artist: Mark Poole

The Island is one of the five basic land types in Magic: The Gathering, each corresponding to one of the game's five colors of mana. Islands tap to produce blue mana (U), which is often associated with the themes of knowledge, deception, and manipulation. The mana produced by the Island powers blue spells, which often involve card draw, countermagic, and control elements.

Mark Poole is one of the original artists for Magic: The Gathering, and his versions of the basic lands, including the Island, are iconic. His artwork often portrays a tranquil seascape, capturing the serene yet mysterious essence of the blue mana that the Island produces. Over the years, the game has featured many different artworks for the Island (as with all basic lands), each offering a unique interpretation of this fundamental game element.