Funeral Longboat // Funeral Longboat

The Funeral Longboat card from the Kaldheim Art Series, released in 2021, represents a specialized subset of Magic: The Gathering collectibles. These cards are distributed exclusively in collector boosters and function as high-resolution, borderless art prints of the illustrations found in the main set, intended to showcase the aesthetic work of the artists without the interference of game text.

The illustration was created by artist Titus Lunter, who drew inspiration from historical Norse funerary rites to depict the atmospheric transition of the deceased. In the context of the Kaldheim set, which draws heavily from Scandinavian mythology, Lunter’s design emphasizes a sense of somber finality, utilizing a muted color palette and stark lighting to capture the ethereal nature of the longboat’s journey. The card was well-received by collectors who prioritize the game's visual storytelling and the specific cultural motifs of the plane of Kaldheim.