Dovin, Hand of Control

Dovin, Hand of Control was originally released in the 2019 Magic: The Gathering set War of the Spark. As an uncommon planeswalker, it served as a utility piece designed to tax opponents and exert control over the tempo of the game. The character, a Vedalken planeswalker from the plane of Kaladesh, was depicted as a master strategist obsessed with order and precision, qualities that the card’s mechanics reflect through its cost-increasing static ability.

This specific version, numbered 529, originates from a Secret Lair drop, a series of curated, limited-release sets featuring alternative artistic treatments. Artist Kieran Yanner, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic, was tasked with reimagining the character. Yanner employed his signature digital painting style to emphasize Dovin's calculated, authoritative demeanor, resulting in a presentation that prioritizes dramatic lighting and sharp, architectural lines to underscore the character's icy, logic-driven personality.