Inventive

Inventive is one of the distinct 'front cards' introduced in the Jumpstart 2022 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. These cards were designed to serve as the thematic header for the unique, randomized booster packs that define the Jumpstart format, providing players with an immediate visual and mechanical indicator of the deck's core strategy. The set was conceived as a way to lower the barrier to entry for new players, allowing for a pick-up-and-play experience without the need for traditional deck construction.

The artwork for this card was commissioned from Lake Hurwitz, an illustrator known for their work within the fantasy tabletop space. In designing this piece, Hurwitz focused on the aesthetic of ingenuity and technical resourcefulness, aligning with the blue-aligned mechanical themes of card advantage and deck manipulation. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, accessible entry in the Jumpstart series, praised for its clear communication of the theme and its role in streamlining the rapid-fire, social nature of the format.