Excavating Anurid // Excavating Anurid

Excavating Anurid is part of the Modern Horizons Art Series, a specialized collection released by Wizards of the Coast to celebrate the artistic craft behind Magic: The Gathering. These cards are oversized, borderless prints featuring the full illustration from cards within the Modern Horizons expansion, serving as high-quality mementos for collectors who appreciate the visual narrative of the game rather than its mechanical play.

The original illustration for this card was created by artist Titus Lunter. Lunter’s design captures the creature’s distinct, subterranean aesthetic within a cavernous environment, utilizing his signature use of light and textured environments to build immersion. The Art Series cards were generally well-received by the collecting community for their ability to highlight the technical skill of the artists, stripping away the game’s text boxes to allow the artwork to occupy the entirety of the card face.