Eye for an Eye

Eye for an Eye was released in 1994 as part of the Revised Edition of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Wizards of the Coast, the Revised Edition served to reprint many cards from the game's initial sets, Alpha and Beta, to meet burgeoning demand. It is defined by its distinctive white border and updated rules text, marking a transitional era in the game's history as it shifted from a niche hobbyist product to a global phenomenon.

The card features artwork by Mark Poole, one of the original twenty-five artists hired to illustrate the game's first set. Poole's style, characterized by a certain surrealism and traditional painterly technique, helped establish the early visual identity of the game. In Eye for an Eye, he sought to convey the visceral, retaliatory nature of the spell’s effect, contributing to a body of work that remains highly regarded by vintage collectors for its nostalgia and artistic contribution to early fantasy gaming aesthetics.