Nishoba Brawler

Nishoba Brawler was released in 2022 as part of the Dominaria United set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card draws inspiration from the Nishoba, a classic creature type established in the early days of the game's lore, representing a feline predator native to the plane of Dominaria. It was designed as an uncommon card, balancing its utility in the draft format with a specific mechanical synergy centered on multicolor permanents, which reflects the set's thematic focus on the historical coalition of the plane's diverse factions.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Valera Lutfullina, who rendered the creature with a focus on its rugged, elemental nature. Her design emphasizes the aggressive, territorial energy of the beast, fitting the Brawler archetype common in green-red color identities. Upon release, the card was well-received by the player base for its efficiency in limited play environments, noted for its ability to grow in power as a player expands their board presence with multicolored cards.