Elephant

The Elephant token, numbered 5 in the 2017 Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might release, was produced to support mechanics that generate creature tokens. These decks were designed to showcase two iconic playstyles in Magic: The Gathering—the complex, spell-heavy strategies of 'Mind' and the aggressive, combat-focused tactics of 'Might.' The token provides a physical representation for cards that create these creatures during gameplay, serving as a functional utility piece rather than a collectible card intended for standard deck construction.

Lars Grant-West provided the illustration for this token, leaning into his established style of rendering biological forms with realistic textures and weight. His approach emphasizes the physical presence of the elephant, aligning with the utilitarian design aesthetic of the Duel Decks series. While the token is common and primarily serves a mechanical purpose, it is frequently cited by collectors for the quality of the artwork, which elevates it above the more generic tokens found in earlier sets.