Jade Avenger

Jade Avenger was released in 2021 as part of the Modern Horizons 2 set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was unique in its design goal, specifically tailored to introduce powerful cards directly into the Modern format without requiring them to pass through a Standard legality cycle. The card serves as a common-rarity creature, designed to support the set's graveyard-focused synergies and provide a specific utility for players looking to explore tribal or color-specific deck builds within the broader competitive landscape.

The card features artwork by illustrator Lie Setiawan, who utilized a vivid, monochromatic green palette to emphasize the creature's mystical, construct-like nature. The aesthetic follows the high-fantasy tradition established by the game's long-running art direction, focusing on conveying the card's specific mechanics—its ability to become a stronger threat in the late game—through a visual representation of growth and martial focus. Upon release, the set was praised for its depth and complexity, with common cards like Jade Avenger filling out the draft environment to ensure a balanced play experience for limited-format enthusiasts.