Body Double // Body Double

Body Double is a staple of the Magic: The Gathering Commander format, originally printed in the 2007 set Planar Chaos. This particular version is part of the Commander Masters Art Series, a collection of oversized, frame-less display cards intended to highlight the intricate work of the game's illustrators. These cards do not function as standard gameplay pieces but serve as a tactile, aesthetic tribute to the iconic visual identity of the franchise.

The original illustration for Body Double was crafted by artist Chippy, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering universe. The design centers on the unsettling, ethereal transformation of form, capturing the card's mechanical essence of bringing a creature from a graveyard into play as a clone. The art was well-received for its moody, gothic aesthetic, which distinguishes the card as a notable example of the game’s transition into more complex and narrative-driven visual design during the late 2000s.