A sample tribute deck honoring the vibrant contributions of Filipino artists to the world of fantasy illustration.
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Filipino Artists of Magic
This is a carefully curated compilation of Magic: The Gathering cards that showcase the incredible talent of Filipino artists. Each card in the collection features artwork created by renowned Filipino illustrators who have contributed their unique styles and cultural perspectives to the game. Artists such as Brian Valeza, known for his vibrant and detailed fantasy compositions; Anthony Francisco, who brings cinematic energy and dynamic character design; Justine Cruz, whose illustrations are rich in atmosphere and emotion; Miguel Mercado, celebrated for his bold color palettes and modern visual flair; and Jen Bartel, internationally recognized for her distinctive, pop-inspired aesthetic—all bring their own voice to the Magic universe. This deck not only functions as a playable piece of Magic history but also as a tribute to the creativity and influence of Filipino talent in the world of fantasy art.
List of cards made by Filipino Artists
The following are alphabetized card names with their respective collector’s number and expansion set:
- A-Futurist Operative (NEO) A-53
- A-Mentor’s Guidance (STX) A-46
- A-Nael, Avizoa Aeronaut (DMU) A-207
- A-Zar Ojanen, Scion of Efrava (DMU) A-227
- Acquire (PIDW) 16
- Alluring Suitor // Deadly Dancer (VOW) 141
- Arcane Sanctum (BRC) 173
- Archaeomancer (SLD) 283
- Archangel of Wrath (DMU) 3
- Ardent Elementalist (MID) 128
- Ashnod’s Intervention (BRO) 85
- Atla Palani, Nest Tender (SLD) 1397
- Band Together (CLB) 216
- Bighorner Rancher (PIP) 73
- Blanchwood Prowler (BRO) 172
- Blazing Rootwalla (SCH) 24
- Blessings of Nature (AVR) 168
- Blighted Agent (NPH) 29
- Bloodrage Alpha (YMID) 36
- Bloody Betrayal (VOW) 147
- Bloom Tender (SLD) 284
- Bold Plagiarist (C21) 37
- Brilliant Ultimatum (ALA) 159
- Brokers Confluence (NCC) 68
- Bronzebeak Foragers (LCC) 69
- Brood Birthing (ROE) 138
- Brotherhood Outcast (PIP) 12
- Burly Breaker // Dire-Strain Demolisher (MID) 174
- Caldera Breaker (YLCI) 14
- Carnage Interpreter (CLU) 26
- Cascade Seer (ZNR) 48
- Chaos Warp (PIP) 189
- Chasm Drake (M12) 48
- Clinging Mists (DKA) 109
- Combat Research (DMU) 44
- Concealing Curtains // Revealing Eye (VOW) 101
- Conversion Chamber (NPH) 133
- Copy (TOTJ) 1
- Counterpoint (MKC) 41
- Countersquall (UMA) 198
- Curse of the Restless Dead (MIC) 18
- Darigaaz’s Whelp (YDMU) 8
- Davriel, Soul Broker (J21) 15
- Descent into Madness (AVR) 97
- Dinosaur Cat (TC20) 16
- Dwarfhold Champion (AFR) 14
- Egg (SLD) 1398
- Elemental (TZEN) 8
- Elemental Appeal (ZEN) 123
- Eon Frolicker (C20) 33
- Errant, Street Artist (SNC) 41
- Fblthp, Lost on the Range (OTJ) 48
- Felonious Rage (MKM) 125
- Florian, Voldaren Scion (MID) 223
- Flumph (AFR) 15
- Frolicking Familiar // Blow Off Steam (WOE) 226
- Furnace Reins (MOM) 141
- Futurist Operative (NEO) 53
- Geistpack Alpha (YMID) 48
- Giant Regrowth (YSNC) 13
- Goblin Trapfinder (HBG) 56
- Golem (TBIG) 6
- Grim Bounty (AFR) 106
- Guardian of Faith (AFR) 18
- Guenhwyvar (TAFR) 13
- Gumdrop Poisoner // Tempt with Treats (WOE) 93
- Gunner Conscript (PIP) 77
- Hammers of Moradin (CLB) 25
- Harrier Strix (OTJ) 52
- HELIOS One (PIP) 149
- Hellion (TM13) 7
- Hellion Eruption (PC2) 45
- Human (TVOW) 1
- Icewrought Sentry (WOE) 55
- Illustrious Historian (STX) 109
- Imperial Blademaster (YNEO) 30
- Incessant Provocation (HBG) 57
- Increasing Vengeance (C19) 147
- Ingenious Prodigy (WOE) 56
- Inkwell Leviathan (DDO) 37
- Intellect Devourer (CLB) 132
- Ironscale Hydra (THB) 296
- Izoni, Center of the Web (MKM) 209
- Junk (TPIP) 15
- Kalain, Reclusive Painter (AFR) 225
- Kemba’s Legion (MBS) 9
- Kick in the Door (AFR) 153
- Kill-Zone Acrobat (BRO) 106
- Krenko, Baron of Tin Street (MKM) 135
- Lapse of Certainty (CON) 9
- Lethargy Trap (ZEN) 51
- Life Insurance (NCC) 74
- Life of the Party (NCC) 48
- Lizardfolk Librarians (HBG) 35
- Lossarnach Captain (LTC) 16
- Maelstrom Pulse (ARB) 92
- Magus of the Future (TSR) 75
- Managorger Phoenix (J21) 20
- March Toward Perfection (YONE) 9
- Martial Impetus (CLB) 33
- Mechanized Production (PIP) 178
- Mentor’s Guidance (STX) 46
- Merfolk Falconer (ZNR) 69
- Merfolk Observer (ROE) 76
- Mesa Enchantress (SLD) 282
- Meteor Golem (SLD) 285
- Mind’s Desire (DDS) 4
- Mirrorhall Mimic // Ghastly Mimicry (VOW) 68
- Monastery Mentor (PMOM) 28p
- Monologue Tax (C21) 19
- Moonfolk Puzzlemaker (NEO) 68
- Moradin’s Disciples (HBG) 24
- Myconid Spore Tender (CLB) 243
- Nael, Avizoa Aeronaut (DMU) 207
- Nascent Metamorph (C20) 36
- Neonate’s Rush (MID) 151
- Nulltread Gargantuan (ARB) 102
- Orb of Dragonkind (AFR) 381
- Palace Jailer (LTC) 174
- Papercraft Decoy (NEO) 253
- Pest Infestation (C21) 65
- Pestilent Syphoner (ONE) 103
- Phantom Steed (AFC) 18
- Phoenix Chick (DMU) 140
- Pollenbright Wings (WOC) 143
- Power of Persuasion (AFR) 67
- Prickly Pair (OTJ) 137
- Psychic Surgery (NPH) 44
- Pugnacious Pugilist (SNC) 117
- Reckless Handling (MAT) 19
- Reckless Ringleader (J21) 21
- Reckoner’s Bargain (NEO) 120
- Riptide Turtle (THB) 61
- Sailors’ Bane (CLB) 93
- Salvage Slasher (CON) 52
- Salvage Titan (2XM) 104
- Sanctum Plowbeast (ARB) 10
- Scattered Thoughts (VOW) 74
- Sejiri Merfolk (WWK) 36
- Sejiri Steppe (WWK) 142
- Sheriff of Safe Passage (OTJ) 29
- Skrelv, Defector Mite (ONE) 33
- Sly Instigator (C21) 32
- Soldier (TDMU) 4
- Soldier (TPIP) 10
- Soul Stair Expedition (ZEN) 112
- Soulknife Spy (AFR) 75
- Splashy Spellcaster (WOE) 70
- Spoils of the Hunt (AFR) 205
- Stampede Surfer (CLU) 44
- Stolen Goods (AVR) 78
- Strength of the Coalition (DMU) 180
- Subtle Strike (ZNR) 128
- Suit Up (NEO) 81
- Sun-Blessed Guardian // Furnace-Blessed Conqueror (MOM) 38
- Sunfrill Imitator (LCC) 94
- Sunstreak Phoenix (MID) 162
- Supply Drop (BRO) 250
- Sword of Hours (AFC) 61
- Syrix, Carrier of the Flame (NCC) 80
- Talisman of Creativity (PIP) 244
- Talisman of Hierarchy (PIP) 247
- Task Force (J22) 113
- Tatsunari, Toad Rider (NEO) 123
- Tenacious Pup (YMID) 56
- Termination Facilitator (J22) 28
- Tezzeret the Seeker (MM2) 62
- The Council of Four (CLB) 271
- Think Twice (UMA) 78
- Thirst for Knowledge (JMP) 183
- Thirst for Meaning (THB) 74
- Thunderbolt (AVR) 159
- Thundering Spineback (LCC) 260
- Thunderous Orator (STX) 35
- Torens, Fist of the Angels (VOW) 249
- Traumatic Prank (YSNC) 12
- Trick Shot (OTJ) 151
- Vendilion Clique (SLD) 118 “F”
- Venerated Rotpriest (ONE) 192
- Vengevine (SCH) 26 “F”
- Verge Rangers (LTC) 180
- Village Bell-Ringer (LTC) 181
- Vivisection (MBS) 38
- Vodalian Tide Mage (YDMU) 29
- Wash Away (VOW) 87
- Wave of Rats (NCC) 41
- We Ride at Dawn (OTC) 12
- Well Rested (PIP) 88
- Wurm (TEMA) 13
- Yavimaya Sojourner (DMU) 191
- You’ve Been Caught Stealing (CLB) 211
- Zar Ojanen, Scion of Efrava (DMU) 227
Where to follow them
Brian Valeza – https://instagram.com/invadertots
Justine Cruz – https://twitter.com/justinecruzart
Miguel Mercado – https://twitter.com/merkymerx
Filipino Pride
In celebrating the contributions of these exceptional Filipino artists, this deck becomes more than just a collection of card, it stands as a testament to the rich artistic heritage and global influence of Filipino creativity within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Whether you’re a player, collector, or art enthusiast, this compilation invites you to appreciate the powerful stories and vibrant visions these artists bring to life, reminding us that representation and cultural pride have a place even in the most fantastical of worlds.
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