Implement of Ferocity

The Implement of Ferocity was released in 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the plane of Kaladesh, the card reflects the industrial and inventive nature of the world, where artifacts are central to the culture and economy. It was designed to provide utility within the set's mechanics, specifically interacting with counters and sacrifice-based strategies that defined the gameplay environment of the block.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Jason Kang, who leaned into the aesthetic of Kaladesh—a setting defined by Art Deco influences, polished metal, and vibrant energy. Kang utilized a crisp, clean visual language to portray the implement, emphasizing the functional yet elegant design language of the plane’s inventors. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players as a flexible common, valued for its ability to cycle through a deck while providing minor combat advantages.