Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager

Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager was introduced in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering expansion Zendikar Rising. Designed as a legendary creature centered on the +1/+1 counter mechanic, the card reflects the set's thematic focus on the perilous, shifting landscape of the plane of Zendikar, where ancient ruins known as Skyclaves frequently rise from the earth. The character represents a monstrous entity born from the plane's dangerous magical ecology, intended to provide players with a resilient, recurring threat in the Golgari color identity.

This specific iteration, marked as collector number 223s, belongs to the Zendikar Rising promo series, which frequently features alternate frame treatments or extended art to distinguish them from standard booster pack pulls. The card was illustrated by Wisnu Tan, who crafted a visceral design emphasizing the creature's parasitic nature and its connection to the Skyclave ruins. Upon its release, the card saw modest play in Commander formats due to its ability to create a token upon death, maintaining its value as a functional engine for counter-based strategies.