Jade Avenger

Jade Avenger was released in 2021 as part of the Modern Horizons 2 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was specifically designed for the Modern format, introducing cards directly into the card pool rather than through Standard sets, which allowed Wizards of the Coast to include more complex, nostalgic, and strategically niche mechanics. This card specifically evokes the flavor of Kamigawa, a plane heavily influenced by Japanese folklore, and serves as a common-rarity creature designed for Limited environments like Draft and Sealed play.

The card was illustrated by artist Wisnu Tan. In keeping with the aesthetic of the Kamigawa-themed cards within the set, the illustration depicts a living jade construct, capturing the fusion of nature and magic typical of that setting. As a common card, it was received primarily as a functional utility piece for green-aligned decks in the Modern Horizons 2 Limited environment, celebrated by players for its straightforward role in stabilizing early board states.