Mogis's Chosen

Mogis's Chosen was released in 2014 as part of the Battle the Horde Challenge Deck, a unique product designed for the Theros block of Magic: The Gathering. This set introduced a cooperative play mode where players teamed up to defeat an automated deck representing a mindless, rampaging minotaur army. The card itself represents a specific combatant within this horde, embodying the brutal, god-aligned nature of the antagonists in the Theros setting.

The art was created by Nils Hamm, a frequent contributor to Magic: The Gathering known for his distinct, atmospheric style. Hamm’s illustration captures the frantic and aggressive nature of the minotaurs, utilizing a gritty color palette that complements the card's role as a persistent, low-cost threat that grows more dangerous as the encounter progresses. Upon release, the Battle the Horde deck was well-received by players for successfully translating the flavor of a Greek-mythology-inspired raid into a structured, accessible tabletop experience.