Divine Reckoning

Divine Reckoning was released in 2011 as part of the Innistrad expansion for Magic: The Gathering, a set heavily inspired by gothic horror literature and classic monster tropes. The card was designed to function as a board wipe, reflecting the set's thematic focus on the struggle between light and darkness, as well as the mechanical emphasis on graveyard interactions and human survival against supernatural threats.

The card was illustrated by Jason Chan, who utilized a dramatic, sweeping composition to capture the concept of divine judgment. The imagery portrays a solemn, angelic figure bestowing mercy upon a singular champion while sweeping away lesser entities, perfectly aligning with the card's rules text that allows players to save one creature from total destruction. The design was well-received by the player base for its strategic depth in Commander and Limited formats, where the ability to choose a survivor provides a unique tactical nuance not often found in traditional mass removal spells.