Altar of the Brood

Altar of the Brood was originally released in the Khans of Tarkir expansion in 2014, but this specific version appeared in the 2015 Ugin's Fate set. These cards were distributed as part of a series of promotional events designed to coincide with the narrative return of the planeswalker Ugin to the game's lore. The artwork for this alternate-frame printing was created by Daarken, who utilized the set's distinct 'manifest' aesthetic to visually represent the card's ability to mill libraries by peeling away layers of reality.

The design of the card focuses on the mill mechanic, which forces opponents to put cards from the top of their library into their graveyard. It became a staple in Commander format decks that rely on repetitive permanents entering the battlefield, as its low mana cost allows for efficient triggering of the effect. Upon its release, the Ugin's Fate promotional cards were well-received by players for their unique border treatments and their significance in bridging the timeline shifts occurring in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.