Asari Captain // Asari Captain

The Asari Captain is a featured art card from the Magic: The Gathering set Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, released in early 2022. This set reimagined the iconic plane of Kamigawa through a futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetic, blending traditional Japanese cultural motifs with neon-drenched technology. The art series cards were designed to highlight the illustrative talent behind the set, presenting oversized, borderless versions of the card art without the functional game text found on standard play cards.

The illustration was crafted by artist Lie Setiawan, who focused on capturing the tactical grace of the Asari forces within this high-tech urban setting. The piece depicts an officer overseeing the sprawling, neon-lit landscape, reflecting the set's core theme of ancient tradition meeting rapid modernization. Upon release, the art series was well-received by collectors for its ability to showcase the cinematic scope of the game's evolving visual identity.