Onslaught

Onslaught was originally released as part of the Exodus expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 1998, a set designed to conclude the Rath Cycle storyline. The card was illustrated by Greg Staples, who captured the chaotic, visceral nature of combat through a dark and aggressive aesthetic that resonated with the themes of the expansion. It was conceived as a red enchantment focused on destructive, repeatable effects, reflecting the aggressive playstyle associated with the color red in the game's competitive environment.

The card was later included in The List, a curated selection of reprints integrated into Set Boosters starting in 2020. This initiative was designed to provide players with access to older, iconic, or mechanically interesting cards from the game's deep history, often featuring the original art and frame treatments to maintain a sense of continuity. Its inclusion in The List serves as a nod to the enduring design principles of the late nineties era of card development.