Naya Soulbeast

Naya Soulbeast was released as part of the Commander 2013 product line, a series of preconstructed decks designed to support the multiplayer Commander format. As a card tied to the Naya color identity—comprising Red, Green, and White—it was crafted to utilize the mechanics of the Power Nine-inspired era of design, specifically leveraging the board state to generate massive stat boosts. The card's design focus was centered on the 'Power Matters' theme, encouraging players to commit large threats to the board in order to amplify the Soulbeast's impact.

The card was illustrated by Nils Hamm, a frequent contributor to Magic: The Gathering who is well-regarded for his atmospheric and surreal artistic style. Hamm sought to depict the creature as an embodiment of the Naya shard's untamed vitality, using swirling colors and organic forms to reflect the blend of the three colors. Upon release, the card was received as a niche inclusion, primarily serving as a high-variance finisher in green-based decks, appreciated by players for its potential to swing games through pure physical scale.