Chimney Rabble

Chimney Rabble was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Phyrexia: All Will Be One. The card depicts a low-level, expendable creature from the Phyrexian plane, a setting defined by its industrial, biomechanical aesthetic where organic life is systematically repurposed into metal and oil. As a common-rarity creature, it was designed primarily to bolster the Limited environment of the set, providing players with a recurring threat that reflects the relentless and infectious nature of the Phyrexian invasion force.

The artwork was created by Alexander Mokhov, who leaned into the dark, visceral visual language of the Phyrexians to define the creature's silhouette. Mokhov’s design emphasizes the fusion of rusted machinery and biological horror, aiming to evoke the oppressive atmosphere of New Phyrexia's furnaces. The illustration was received by the community as a fitting representation of the set’s aggressive themes, grounding the card's mechanical function—creating creature tokens—in the narrative of an overwhelming, scavenging rabble.