Bant Charm

Bant Charm was released in the New Capenna Commander set in 2022, serving as part of a cycle of three-color charms themed around the art deco, prohibition-era inspired plane of New Capenna. Mechanically, the card reflects the color identity of the Bant shard—Green, White, and Blue—by providing a versatile suite of options that include destroying a creature, shuffling a card back into its owner's library, or drawing cards. This design philosophy emphasizes the utility-focused nature of 'charm' cards in Magic: The Gathering, which are intended to provide flexibility to a player's strategic toolkit.

The artwork for this specific iteration was commissioned to fit the aesthetic of the Brokers family, one of the five crime syndicates that rule the city of New Capenna. The illustration focuses on legalistic and protective motifs common to the faction's flavor, contrasting the chaotic nature of the plane with the orderly, structured magic of the Bant color combination. Upon its release, players noted its efficiency as an instant-speed interaction tool, quickly becoming a staple in Commander decks that utilize those three colors for its ability to answer diverse board threats.