Foul Familiar

Foul Familiar was released in the 1997 Deckmasters: Garfield vs. Finkel box set, a unique collaborative product produced by Wizards of the Coast. This set was designed as a curated anthology that allowed players to experience the distinct play styles of Richard Garfield, the creator of Magic: The Gathering, and Jon Finkel, one of the game's most celebrated professional players. The cards included in this set featured a distinct golden-framed border and a specific expansion symbol, distinguishing them from their original printings in previous base sets.

The card illustration was provided by artist Quinton Hoover, known for his distinctively lush and ethereal style during the early years of Magic. Foul Familiar, appearing as a classic horror-themed creature, reflects the gothic and dark fantasy aesthetic that permeated the game's early identity. Within the context of the Deckmasters set, the card served as a functional piece of graveyard-oriented gameplay, and it remains a point of interest for collectors primarily due to the limited, specialized nature of the boxed set in which it was exclusively available.