Crowd's Favor

Crowd's Favor was released in July 2014 as part of the Magic 2015 core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It serves as a common-rarity instant spell designed primarily for the Limited format, where its ability to untap a creature and grant it a temporary boost can swing combat outcomes in favor of the player. The card is mechanically rooted in the game's long-standing tradition of combat tricks that reward tactical timing during a creature's assault or defense.

The artwork for this card was created by David Palumbo, who focused on capturing the kinetic energy and dramatic flair of a gladiator or warrior receiving a sudden surge of support during a fight. The visual style aligns with the high-fantasy aesthetic typical of the set's creative direction, aiming to convey a sense of immediacy and triumph. Upon its release, it was regarded as a standard utility card, fitting into the wider ecosystem of aggressive white-aligned strategies common in the core sets of that era.