Mijae Djinn

Mijae Djinn was released in 1993 as part of Arabian Nights, the first expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the set was inspired by the themes and stories of One Thousand and One Nights. It was designed to introduce a unique flavor to the burgeoning game, utilizing desert motifs and mythological creatures to create a distinct aesthetic identity separate from the core base set.

The card art was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a prolific early contributor whose style helped define the visual language of the game's formative years. Hoover’s design for the Mijae Djinn captures the erratic and unpredictable nature of the creature, reflecting its mechanical function within the game where the Djinn's movement—and its potential to damage its controller—is determined by a random coin flip. The card remains a notable artifact from this inaugural expansion, representing the experimental and high-variance design philosophy prevalent in the game's early history.