Beast

The Beast token, numbered 13 in the Commander 2015 set, was released by Wizards of the Coast in November 2015 as part of a series of preconstructed multiplayer decks. These tokens were produced to provide physical representations for game mechanics that create temporary creatures, specifically for decks like 'Call the Spirits' and 'Plunder the Graves'. The inclusion of dedicated tokens within these boxed sets represented a shift in product design, aiming to improve the gameplay experience by eliminating the need for players to use makeshift items like coins or dice during intense social games.

The artwork was commissioned from Svetlin Velinov, a prominent digital illustrator known for his dynamic and high-fantasy aesthetic within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. For this specific illustration, Velinov focused on a brutish, hulking creature design that emphasizes raw, primal power suitable for the 'Beast' subtype. Upon release, the card was well-received by the player base for its clear, evocative visual style, which successfully captured the aggressive flavor of the green-aligned strategies featured throughout the Commander 2015 expansion.