Moonsilver Spear

Moonsilver Spear was introduced as a mythic rare artifact in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Avacyn Restored, a release themed around the liberation of the plane of Innistrad. The card was designed to reflect the set's narrative focus on the return of the archangel Avacyn and the holy weaponry used to combat the demonic forces plaguing the world. The promo version, marked with the star symbol and a unique collector number, was distributed through official Wizards of the Coast organized play channels, such as release events or local game store tournaments, to celebrate the set's launch.

The artwork for the card was created by Aleksi Briclot, who was tasked with visualizing a weapon that felt both celestial and functional within the gothic horror aesthetic of Innistrad. Briclot utilized a palette of sharp silvers and ethereal light to distinguish the spear from the darker, corrupted weaponry found elsewhere in the set. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful, if mechanically costly, inclusion for Commander and casual play, praised primarily for its iconic visual identity and its thematic connection to the lore of the Silverblade Paladins.