Omnath, Locus of Creation

Omnath, Locus of Creation was originally released in the 2020 expansion Zendikar Rising, designed as the fourth iteration of a legendary elemental character that has appeared throughout Magic: The Gathering's history. Created by the Wizards of the Coast design team, this incarnation sought to represent the character's mastery over four colors of mana, reflecting the chaotic, growth-oriented nature of the Zendikar plane. Its design centers on a complex landfall ability that rewards players for putting lands into play, which quickly became a defining mechanic of the set.

Upon release, the card saw immediate and widespread competitive play, eventually necessitating restrictions in several high-level formats due to its exceptional efficiency and power. The 'The List' version, specifically identified by the planeswalker symbol in the bottom-left corner, serves as a curated reprint inclusion designed to offer players access to notable cards from the game's past within current booster packs. It remains a hallmark of high-power green-blue-red-white card design, often cited by the community for its impact on the modern competitive meta.