Coordinated Assault

Coordinated Assault was first released in the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas set, which debuted in 2017 as a follow-up to the original Archenemy product line. This set introduced a thematic, asymmetrical multiplayer format where three players work together to defeat a single, powerful antagonist—the dragon planeswalker Nicol Bolas. The card itself functions as an instant within the red color identity, designed to provide a tactical combat advantage by allowing a player to grant first strike and +1/+0 to up to two target creatures, reflecting the coordination required in large-scale skirmishes.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Mathias Kollros, who has contributed extensively to the Magic: The Gathering visual aesthetic. The design goal for this piece was to capture the intensity of a multi-front battle, utilizing sharp, aggressive lines to emphasize the sudden impact of a combat trick. Within the competitive community, the card is recognized for its utility in limited formats and multiplayer environments, valued for its ability to swing the momentum of combat while keeping the mana cost efficient.