Linden, the Steadfast Queen

Linden, the Steadfast Queen was released as part of the Throne of Eldraine expansion in 2019, a set that drew heavily from Arthurian legend and Grimm's fairy tales. This specific version, identified by the collector number 20s, is a promotional variant distributed through Wizards of the Coast's organized play channels. These promos were designed to offer players and collectors unique aesthetic alternatives to standard set cards, often featuring specific frame treatments or foil patterns that highlight the card's thematic ties to the high-fantasy setting of Eldraine.

The card was illustrated by Bram Sels, who sought to capture the regal and protective nature of the character within the context of Eldraine's knightly courts. The design emphasizes themes of devotion and resilience, consistent with the card's mechanics which focus on lifegain and white-aligned defensive strategies. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players looking to bolster white-based decks, and the promotional version became a sought-after piece for those curating sets focused on the set's distinctive storybook-inspired visual identity.