# Plains (Shards of Alara) This basic land represents a straightforward collecting checkpoint for Shards of Alara completionists. Like all basic lands, Plains exists primarily as functional game pieces rather than sought-after cards, though collectors pursuing full set completion must account for it. The foil variant offers a modest upgrade for those building premium versions of their collections. Most players and collectors view basic lands as necessary filler rather than meaningful acquisitions. Shards of Alara Plains holds no particular scarcity or distinction compared to other printings. Its value lies entirely in set completion rather than individual appeal, making it a routine inclusion for serious set builders working through the block's commons.