Anrakyr the Traveller

Anrakyr the Traveller was released in 2022 as part of the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set for Magic: The Gathering. This set was the result of an official collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop, designed to integrate the dark, gothic science-fiction lore of the Warhammer 40,000 universe into the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. The card represents a powerful Necron Overlord from the 40k setting, translated into a creature card that emphasizes the Necrons' ability to reanimate and command mechanical legions.

The card was illustrated by L J Koh, who crafted a depiction that captures the metallic, skeletal aesthetic characteristic of the Necron race. Koh’s design prioritizes a sense of commanding presence and ancient, cold authority, consistent with Anrakyr's role as a conqueror of tomb worlds. Upon its release, the card was well-received by fans of both franchises for how effectively it translated the lore-based concept of 'waking' ancient technology into the turn-based structure of a commander game.