Nissa, Who Shakes the World

Nissa, Who Shakes the World was released in 2019 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set War of the Spark. Designed as a planeswalker card, its introduction marked a pivotal narrative moment in the game’s lore, depicting the protagonist Nissa Revane channeling the power of Ravnica itself to combat the forces of Nicol Bolas. Mechanically, the card was notable for its static ability that doubled mana production from lands, a design choice intended to emphasize Nissa's deep elemental connection to the landscape.

The artwork for this iteration of Nissa was created by illustrator Chris Rahn. Rahn sought to capture a sense of monumental scale and vitality, portraying the character in an active, heroic stance that reflected the high-stakes conflict of the set. Upon its release, the card received significant attention from the player community, becoming a staple in competitive formats due to its aggressive mana ramping capabilities and resilience on the battlefield.