Anarchist

Anarchist was released in 1998 as part of the Exodus expansion, the third and final set in the Rath Cycle for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to introduce complex mechanics such as the 'oath' cycle and expanded the lore surrounding the plane of Rath and the Phyrexians. As a common creature, the card served as a functional piece of the set's limited environment, allowing players to return sorcery cards from their graveyard to their hand.

The card features the signature dark, evocative aesthetic of illustrator Brom, who was a pivotal figure in defining the visual identity of Magic during the late 1990s. Brom’s contribution to the set leaned heavily into gothic and gritty fantasy tropes, utilizing a muted color palette and high-contrast lighting to depict the titular figure. While the card is a modest functional piece in gameplay history, it remains a notable example of Brom’s atmospheric approach to creature design during his peak years of contribution to the game.