What type of card is the Tree of Tales?

The Tree of Tales is an Artifact Land card in Magic: The Gathering. It has a mana value of 0 and allows the player to add one green mana to their mana pool when tapped.

Who illustrated the Tree of Tales card?

The Tree of Tales card from the Mirrodin set was illustrated by John Avon. His artwork contributes to the distinct visual identity of the 2003 release.

What is the significance of card number 285?

Card number 285 identifies the Tree of Tales within the Mirrodin set (MRD). Collectors use this number to track their progress when completing a full set of the expansion.

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The Tree of Tales (Card #285) is a Common artifact land from Magic: The Gathering's 2003 Mirrodin expansion, designed by John Avon.

Tree of Tales

2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirrodin

2003 Magic: The Gathering Mirrodin

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $1.85

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$1.85Oct 16, 2026	Guide Estimate	+85%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $1.85, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 16, 2026 Guide Estimate: $1.85. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.00 to $1.85 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 29, 2026 and Oct 16, 2026: 85%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$1.85Oct 16, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+85%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $1.85, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 16, 2026
Guide Estimate: $1.85. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $1.00 to $1.85 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 29, 2026 and Oct 16, 2026: 85%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 16, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

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Description

The Tree of Tales, identified as card number 285 in the 2003 Mirrodin set, serves as a foundational artifact land for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Designed by artist John Avon, this Common card allows players to generate green mana by tapping the land, providing a reliable resource engine for decks focused on green strategies. Within the Mirrodin expansion, artifact lands play a crucial role in the game's mechanical landscape, offering consistent color production without requiring additional mana sources. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out specific cards like the Tree of Tales to complete their set collections or to appreciate the distinct art style of the era. As part of the Mirrodin series, this card represents a key moment in the game's history, blending fantasy elements with the industrial aesthetic of the plane. For hobbyists building their Magic: The Gathering library, securing this card number is an important step in achieving a complete set. The product's identity is firmly rooted in its release year and set code, making it a recognizable piece for serious collectors.

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