Clattering Augur

Clattering Augur was released in 2021 as part of the Modern Horizons 2 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as a direct-to-modern set, Modern Horizons 2 aimed to introduce powerful, mechanics-heavy cards that could impact non-rotating formats without requiring a Standard legality release. The card itself occupies a space in the 'black-red sacrifice' archetype, reflecting the set's focus on synergistic interactions and graveyard recursion that defined much of the limited and constructed environments of the era.

The visual design of the Clattering Augur was crafted by artist Volkan Baga, who brought a macabre, skeletal aesthetic to the creature. Baga, a long-time contributor to the game, focused on the visceral, tactile nature of the undead entity to emphasize its mechanical role of providing card advantage upon death. The piece was well-received by players for its thematic cohesion and its utility in decks that prioritize sacrificing permanents for value.