# Island — Dragons of Tarkir This basic land represents a straightforward collecting milestone for many players. Island from Dragons of Tarkir matters primarily because it completes set collections, as most serious Magic collectors pursue full nonfoil and foil sets of each release. The card itself carries no gameplay significance beyond being a functional blue mana source identical to countless other Islands. Collectors typically view basic lands through a completionist lens rather than individual card merit. The foil variant holds slightly more appeal due to its relative scarcity compared to nonfoil printings. However, neither version commands collector attention beyond filling gaps in set registries. It remains an accessible, affordable component of any Dragons of Tarkir collection.