Ghost of Ramirez DePietro

Ghost of Ramirez DePietro was first released in the Commander Legends set in 2020, later appearing as part of The List, a curated selection of cards from Magic: The Gathering's history that can be found in Set Boosters. The character represents a legendary pirate from the game's early lore, originally appearing in the 1994 Legends expansion as a primary antagonist in the associated fiction. This incarnation reimagines the character as a restless spirit, reflecting the game's ongoing effort to bridge its rich narrative history with modern gameplay mechanics.

The artwork was commissioned from Polish fantasy illustrator Grzegorz Rutkowski, known for his atmospheric and dynamic style. His interpretation depicts Ramirez DePietro as a spectral, seafaring figure, capturing the ethereal nature of his ghostly state while retaining the swashbuckling aesthetic established in the character's original iteration. The design was intended to evoke a sense of haunting nostalgia for longtime fans of the franchise while fitting seamlessly into the high-fantasy visual language established for the Commander Legends set.