Eager Construct

Eager Construct was released in 2018 as part of Battlebond, a unique Magic: The Gathering expansion specifically designed for Two-Headed Giant, a team-based multiplayer format. The set focused heavily on the lore of the arena-like plane of Kylem, where gladiator-style combat is the primary form of entertainment. This card, a common-rarity artifact creature, was crafted to serve as a functional building block for draft environments, emphasizing the collaborative, aggressive nature of the set's mechanics.

The artwork was provided by Craig J Spearing, who depicted the construct with a sturdy, utilitarian aesthetic that reflects its role as a mindless but functional creation of the arena's artifice. Spearing aimed to convey a sense of mechanical readiness, utilizing a color palette that aligns with the metallic and industrial visual language established for the construct creatures of the set. Like many common cards in the expansion, it was received as a reliable, straightforward draft pick intended to help players solidify their board presence during tournament play.