Fathom Fleet Swordjack

Fathom Fleet Swordjack was originally printed in the 2018 set Rivals of Ixalan, designed by Wizards of the Coast for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It features the pirate-themed mechanics associated with the Ixalan plane, reflecting the high-seas adventure and tribal synergies central to that narrative arc. The card was illustrated by Greg Staples, whose work frequently leans into dramatic lighting and character-driven fantasy, capturing the essence of the bold, aggressive combat style associated with the set's Grixis-aligned factions.

The card was included in The List, a curated selection of reprints integrated into Magic: The Gathering's Set Boosters starting in 2020. By reintroducing cards from across the game's history into current circulation, this initiative aimed to provide players with access to older, functional staples while highlighting the evolution of card frames and art. In the context of The List, the Swordjack serves as an example of common-tier utility that supports specific draft environments and tribal archetypes, maintaining its role as a recognized part of the Ixalan-era design legacy.