Orcish Artillery

Orcish Artillery was originally introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a quintessential example of the red color identity's high-risk, high-reward mechanics. The card features art by Dameon Willich, whose visceral, hand-drawn aesthetic helped define the early visual language of the game. Its design reflects the chaotic nature of the Orc creature type within the game's lore, forcing players to balance board presence against personal health.

The 30th Anniversary Edition version, released in 2022, serves as a premium, non-tournament-legal reproduction of cards from the game's earliest history. These cards were produced to commemorate three decades of the franchise, utilizing a distinct card back and a modern foiling process to distinguish them from their original counterparts. While the mechanical text remains identical to the 1993 release, the set was targeted toward collectors interested in owning a physical representation of Magic's foundational era.