Cloak of Mists

Cloak of Mists was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set is widely recognized as a pivotal moment in the game's history, as it marked the transition toward more powerful mechanical designs and complex enchantment interactions. Designed during a period of rapid evolution for the card game, the card reflects the thematic focus on the powerful artificer Urza and his influence across the multiverse.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator John Matson, who contributed several pieces to the Urza's Saga set. Matson’s rendering of the enchantment utilizes a soft, ethereal aesthetic intended to convey the card's mechanical function of granting evasion to a creature. As a common card, it was widely distributed, serving as a functional tool for limited play environments where players sought to bypass blockers, and it remains a representative example of the visual style established by Wizards of the Coast during the late 1990s.