Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage

Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage first appeared in the 2019 Magic: The Gathering set War of the Spark. The character was created by fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, marking a unique collaboration where a novelist contributed to the game's expansive lore. Davriel is depicted as a cynical, aristocratically inclined planeswalker who prefers to avoid conflict rather than seek it out, a personality trait that informs his mechanically distinctive ability to steal spells from his opponents.

The card illustration was created by artist Yongjae Choi, who captured Davriel’s enigmatic and weary demeanor. The visual design emphasizes the character's shadowy nature and his connection to the plane of Innistrad, utilizing a dark, atmospheric palette. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its flavorful design, which successfully translated Sanderson's literary vision of an reluctant, power-thieving mage into a functional card game mechanic.