Kroxa and Kunoros

Kroxa and Kunoros, appearing as a showcase promo in the March of the Machine expansion, represents the narrative climax of the Phyrexian invasion of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. This card illustrates the unlikely pairing of two formidable entities from the plane of Theros, Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger, and Kunoros, Hound of Athreos, forced into an uneasy alliance against the encroaching mechanical threat. The design captures the eerie, ethereal aesthetic of the underworld through the distinctive showcase frame utilized throughout the set to highlight legendary creatures.

The artistic direction for this specific treatment was executed to emphasize the thematic weight of the union between a god-like titan and an underworld hound. By blending the organic, shadow-drenched forms of the Theros natives with the stark, crystalline corruption of the Phyrexians, the illustration serves as a visual record of the set's central conflict. Upon release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike, particularly for its gameplay utility in graveyard-focused strategies and its contribution to the expanded lore surrounding the fate of Theros during the Multiversal War.