Ghitu Chronicler

Ghitu Chronicler was released in 2018 as part of the Dominaria expansion, a set designed to evoke nostalgia for the early history of Magic: The Gathering by returning to the game's original plane. The card represents the Ghitu people, a nomadic tribe of pyromancers who have appeared throughout the game's lore since the mid-1990s. Its design focuses on the 'historic' mechanic, a thematic hallmark of the set that highlights artifacts, legendary cards, and Sagas to mirror the plane's deep archeological and storied past.

The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game's visual identity. Voss utilized a warm, earthy palette to depict the Chronicler as a scholar recording history amidst the ruins of the past, capturing the contemplative atmosphere Wizards of the Coast intended for the set. Upon its debut, the card was received as a solid utility piece for limited formats, noted for its ability to provide value by recurring instant or sorcery cards, thereby fitting the set's emphasis on spell-heavy gameplay.