Gravebreaker Lamia

Gravebreaker Lamia was released in early 2020 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Theros Beyond Death. The set was designed to return players to the Greek mythology-inspired plane of Theros, focusing heavily on themes of the Underworld, graveyard interaction, and enchantment-based mechanics. As a rare creature, this card was engineered to provide utility for decks that leverage the graveyard, allowing players to search their libraries for specific cards and reduce the casting cost of spells played from the graveyard.

The artwork was created by illustrator Lius Lasahido, who captured the terrifying, serpentine nature of the Lamia within the distinct aesthetic of the Theros plane. Lasahido emphasized a dark, ethereal color palette consistent with the Underworld setting, depicting the creature in a pose that highlights its predatory grace. The card was received by the player base as a versatile tool for both Standard and Commander formats, praised for its efficient combination of a tutor effect and cost reduction.