Cloaked Cadet

Cloaked Cadet was released in 2021 as part of the Innistrad: Crimson Vow set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set explores a gothic horror narrative centered on a vampiric wedding, and the Cadet reflects the clandestine, suspenseful aesthetic of the plane's human resistance efforts against the encroaching supernatural threats. The design process for these sets typically involves a large team of artists and designers at Wizards of the Coast who seek to balance functional gameplay mechanics with the cohesive, moody art direction required to maintain the setting's immersive atmosphere.

The card was illustrated by Wisnu Tan, who contributed to the set's visual storytelling by depicting a young trainee navigating the shadows of Innistrad. The design was received by the player base as a functional utility creature, noted for its ability to draw cards when it deals combat damage to an opponent. While not a centerpiece of competitive tournament play, it remains a recognized example of the set's focus on creature-based synergy and the ongoing evolution of Magic's narrative-driven card design.