Breaching Leviathan

Breaching Leviathan was introduced as part of the Commander 2014 set, a product line specifically tailored for the multiplayer Commander format in Magic: The Gathering. Released by Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for featuring monocolored decks centered around planeswalker commanders, with Breaching Leviathan included in the blue deck titled Peer Through Time. It was designed to function as a powerful late-game threat that rewards players for committing to the blue color identity, specifically through its ability to tap all non-blue creatures upon entry.

The card was illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek, a prolific fantasy artist known for his dramatic, high-contrast style. In depicting the Leviathan, Jedruszek focused on capturing the massive scale and intimidating presence of the creature as it emerges from the deep, emphasizing the oceanic theme through cool tones and turbulent water effects. The design received recognition among casual players for its utility in 'sea monster' tribal decks, effectively serving as a centerpiece for players aiming to control the board state in slow-paced, social gameplay environments.