Limestone Golem

Limestone Golem was released in 2001 as part of the Odyssey expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the Odyssey set focused heavily on graveyard interactions and mechanics centered around cards in the graveyard, marking a thematic shift toward resource management from the discard pile. The card serves as a representative of the set's high-fantasy art direction during a period of transition in the game's visual identity.

The card was illustrated by the artist Glen Angus, who contributed significantly to the aesthetic of the early 2000s era of the game. Angus employed a style that emphasized texture and dramatic, somewhat gritty lighting, aiming to capture the imposing and static nature of a golem forged from stone. Upon its release, it was received as a functional artifact creature intended for limited environments, blending seamlessly into the broader collection of mechanical constructs that have been a staple of the game since its inception.