Murasa Behemoth

Murasa Behemoth was released in 2019 as part of Modern Horizons, a specialized Magic: The Gathering set designed to introduce new cards directly into the Modern format without requiring them to pass through a standard release. The set was created to provide a sandbox for unique mechanics and design space that would typically be too complex or powerful for standard-legal sets, emphasizing thematic nods to the game's long history while iterating on creature types like the Behemoth.

The card was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, who depicted the creature as a towering, land-bound titan characteristic of the Zendikar plane. In its design, the card focuses on the 'Landfall' mechanic, rewarding players for playing lands by granting the creature temporary power and toughness buffs. It was received by players as a niche, high-mana cost threat intended primarily for limited play environments or casual green-based ramp decks, rather than a primary staple of the competitive Modern metagame.