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MTG Modern Horizons artists and best artwork cards
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Artist’s shine with best MTG art cards in Modern Horizons

Stunning artwork by veterans and newbies.
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Published: Jun 11, 2019 04:02 pm

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The release of Magic: The Gatherings new set, Modern Horizons introduced and revamped tons of powerful cards, and a whole lot of new artwork by long-term and new MTG artists.

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Magic: The Gathering fans understand there’s more to the game than competing, deck building, and winning. There’s also an appreciation of the amazing art attached to each card and the storyline behind it.

Modern Horizons produced plenty of amazing cards outside of the Standard format, giving Commander, Modern, and even Legacy a healthy competitive boost. Contained within the 250 plus card set are 10 cards with artwork that can’t be ignored.

From artists like Terese Nielsen and Seb McKinnon to Zach Stella, here are the cards with the best-featured artwork from Magic: The Gathering Modern Horizons set.

Echo of Eons

Echo of Eons MTG Modern Horizons
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Despite personal views and controversial comments made in the past by MTG artist Terese Nielsen, the artwork featured on Echo of Eons is spectacular. Nielsen’s first MTG set she did card art for was Alliances, and she’s been knocking out stunning work ever since.

Cabal Therapist

Cabal Therapist MTG Modern Horizons card reveal
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New Magic: The Gathering artist Mitchell Malloy had three total cards printed in Modern Horizons, with Cabal Therapist ending up as a feature card for the set. With a total of 10 MTG drawn by Malloy, his styles are a treat to the eye and will likely be around for years to come.

Dead of Winter

Dead of Winter MTG Modern Horizons
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Having a stunning Tezzeret card in MTG Core Set 2019, Zack Stella continued to impress with his Dead of Winter interpretation in Modern Horizons. Stella has also done work with Teferi, Chandra, and even Liliana.

Splicer’s Skill

Splicer's Skill MTG Modern Horizons
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Veteran Magic: The Gathering artist Jason Felix knows how to capture a story within an image and Splicer’s Skill is his most recent addition within Modern Horizons. And who better than Felix to bring the proper flavor and history into Splicer’s Skill.

Mind Rake

Mind Rake MTG Modern Horizons
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Fantasy illustrator Jason Rainville throws his passion into projects for Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons to create the ultimate image for a creature or card. Much like he did with the Modern Horizons card, Mind Rake.

Settle Beyond Reality

Settle Beyond Reality MTG Modern Horizons
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Creating alternate visual attractions in fantasy and video games, Anthony Palumbo and his artwork attached to Settle Beyond Reality was a hit the moment it was spoiled. Blowing minds in the Magic: The Gathering community, Palumbo entices fans beyond the flavor of the text.

Steam of Thought

Stream of Thought MTG Modern Horizons
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Joining the MTG artist team during the M13 set, Seb McKinnon is kicking out wild lines in Modern Horizons with Steam of Thought. After his rendition of Deliver Unto Evil in War of the Spark, Mckinnon manages to impress fans with his skills and talent.

Wren and Six

Wrenn and Six MTG Modern Horizons
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The artist behind Trostani Discordant and Tarkir, Chase Stone shows off his skills through one of the most potent planeswalkers in Modern Horizons, Wren and Six. Adding another notch in his belt, Stone did the artwork featured for the promotion of Magic: The Gathering new Netflix series.

Prismatic Vista

Prismatic Vista MTG Modern Horizons
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From video games to fantasy illustration, Sam Burley is behind the best land card image in the Modern Horizons set. The flavor text added to Prismatic Vista reads, “There is beauty in the uncertainty of potential.” And with Burley’s interpretation, this statement rings true.

Force of Negation

Force of Negation MTG Modern Horizons rare
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Dabling in filmology, horror, and fantasy while creating for MTG and D&D,Paul Scott Canavan shows off what true power looks like in Force of Negation. The artist behind Aurelia, the Warleader and Planebound Accomplice, Canavan knows how to tell a story within his lines. He’s also a recent addition to the MTG art freelancing team, starting with the M19 set.

Honorable Modern Horizons artists and card mentions

Force of Despair

Force of Despair MTG Modern Horizons
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Illustrated by Seb Mckinnon

Astral Drift

Astral Drift MTG Modern Horizons
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Illustrated by Anna Steinbauer, the artist behind two of the new Chandra planeswalkers in Core Set 2020.

Frostwalk Bastion

Frostwalk Bastion MTG Modern Horizons
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Illustrated by Jedd Chevrier, a newer artist on the Magic: The Gathering team.

Everdream

Everdream MTG Modern Horizons
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Illustrated by Niles Hamm, who has drawn over 140 cards for Magic: The Gathering over the years.

Magic: The Gathering Modern Horizons set is available on Magic Online. The set release date for booster packs and paper cards is June 14.

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Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.
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