One of the best things about Magic: the Gathering is the art. Wizards of the Coast spares no expense when it comes to making sure that their cards get some incredible pieces. Magic‘s most recent set, Innistrad: Crimson Vow had some great art in it and so today we’re going to list off our Top 10 for the best art from the set. This list is going to include all variations of art done for the set, including the Fang Frame Showcase arts, and the Dracula Series Arts as well.
10. Lightning Wolf
Number 10 on the list is
Lightning Wolf
Lightning Wolf
{1}{R}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery.
. While there isn’t any extravagant landscapes or anything here, you can’t deny this good boy. While yes there’s plenty of wolves in this set, Lightning Wolf just hits a bit different.
9. Mischievous Catgeist
Number 9 on our list, and in a similar vein to Lightning Wolf, is Michievous Catgeist. Nothing is more adorable than a kitten playing with string, and the only reason it’s higher on the list is because I’m a cat person.
8. Grolnok, the Omnivore
Next up we have
Grolnok, the Omnivore
Grolnok, the Omnivore
Whenever a Frog you control attacks, mill three cards.
Whenever a permanent card is put into your graveyard from your library, exile it with a croak counter on it.
You may play lands and cast spells from among cards you own in exile with croak counters on them.
. It’s rare that we see a Frog in Magic, and this art is pretty awesome. You can tell that he’s the king of his swamp and he means business. Just look at that little arm sticking out of his mouth!
7. Demonic Bargain
Next up we have
Demonic Bargain
Demonic Bargain
Exile the top thirteen cards of your library, then search your library for a card. Put that card into your hand, then shuffle.
. There’s something truly special here, with the detail of everything. The black background really helps the blues and purples pop on this art.
6. Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Number 6 on our list is the reprint of
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
First strike
Noncreature spells cost {1} more to cast.
. One of the most hype cards in the set really got a glow up, showcasing her almost Knightly-ness, and the art really encapsulates the dark aesthetic of the world better than it ever has.
5. Voldaren Estate (Castle Dracula)
Our first “Dracula Series” card, and Buy a Box Promo for the set is
Voldaren Estate
Voldaren Estate
{T}: Add {C}.
{T}, Pay 1 life: Add one mana of any color. Spend this mana only to cast a Vampire spell.
{5}, {T}: Create a Blood token. This ability costs {1} less to activate for each Vampire you control. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Discard a card, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
but with the art of Castle Dracula. This is all about the landscape, and you really can get a sense of the grandness of the world and mansion through this stunning piece.
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4. Eruth, Tormented Prophet (Eternal Night Showcase)
Number 4 on the list is the Eternal Night Showcase version of
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
If you would draw a card, exile the top two cards of your library instead. You may play those cards this turn.
. The detail that greyscale allows in this art is incredible. Seeing the beings that are tormenting Eruth, and really seeing the effects of the torment in her eyes is sick.
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3. Olivia, Crimson Bride (Fang Frame Showcase)
Coming in at number 3 is the Fang Frame Showcase art for
Olivia, Crimson Bride
Olivia, Crimson Bride
Flying, haste
Whenever Olivia attacks, return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped and attacking. It gains "When you don't control a legendary Vampire, exile this creature."
. This version of the card is absolutely beautiful, getting to see the crimson rose petals behind her, the detail in her dress. It really feels like a professional wedding photo.
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2. Chandra, Dressed to Kill (Alternate Full Art)
It was really close between number 2 and number 1, but the number 2 slot goes to
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+1: Add {R}. Chandra deals 1 damage to up to one target player or planeswalker.
+1: Exile the top card of your library. If it's red, you may cast it this turn.
−7: Exile the top five cards of your library. You may cast red spells from among them this turn. You get an emblem with "Whenever you cast a red spell, this emblem deals X damage to any target, where X is the amount of mana spent to cast that spell."
‘s alternate full art. The key word on this piece is detail. The detailing on the metal midpiece of her dress, her see through sleeves, the flames on her shoulders. Ekaterina Burmak really did something unique and special here.
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1. Sorin the Mirthless (Fang Frame Ayami Kojima Art)
Coming in at Number 1 has to be the Fang Frame art of
Sorin the Mirthless
Sorin the Mirthless
+1: Look at the top card of your library. You may reveal that card and put it into your hand. If you do, you lose life equal to its mana value.
−2: Create a 2/3 black Vampire creature token with flying and lifelink.
−7: Sorin deals 13 damage to any target. You gain 13 life.
by Ayami Kojima. Kojima is a world renowned artist, most notably being an artist for Castlevania, and WotC couldn’t have nailed this any more. Getting one of the most legendary vampire artists to create a piece for our boy Sorin is a massive win, and well deserved.
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