Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar

Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar was reprinted as part of the Zendikar Rising Commander set in 2020, serving as an expansion of the card's original appearance in the Dominaria set. The character of Multani, an ancient elemental manifestation of the forest of Yavimaya, is central to the lore of the plane of Dominaria, representing the deep, enduring connection between nature and magic. By including this legendary creature in a Commander-focused product, Wizards of the Coast allowed players to utilize his scaling power, which grows based on the size of the player's graveyard, within the multiplayer-centric Commander format.

The illustration for this iteration, consistent with the character's long-standing design, was crafted to evoke the raw, organic power of the Yavimaya forest. Designers sought to emphasize Multani's massive, tree-like anatomy, blending botanical textures with a sense of fluid, elemental motion. Upon his initial release and subsequent reprints, the card has been received as a staple for green-aligned decks that rely on graveyard synergy, praised for his ability to act as both a formidable threat on the battlefield and a resilient asset that can return to a player's hand from the graveyard.