Jermane, Pride of the Circus

Jermane, Pride of the Circus was released as part of the Unfinity set in 2022, the fourth installment in Wizards of the Coast's Un-series of Magic: The Gathering expansion sets. Designed as a silver-bordered-adjacent experience within a black-bordered environment, the set aimed to blend traditional gameplay with the whimsical, rule-bending mechanics that define the Un-universe. The card represents a departure from standard fantasy tropes, embracing the theatrical and carnivalesque aesthetic central to the set's sci-fi circus theme.

The art was rendered by illustrator Lie Setiawan, who utilized a vivid color palette and dynamic composition to capture the character's showman persona. In the context of the game, Jermane serves as a mechanical homage to the 'attractions' mechanic introduced in the set, designed to reward players for interacting with off-board game elements. While the set received a mixed reception from traditionalist players due to its integration into eternal formats, the design remains a notable example of the creative risks taken during the Unfinity development cycle.