Planebound Accomplice

Planebound Accomplice was released in 2019 as part of the Modern Horizons expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was unique within the game's history as it was the first release designed specifically for the Modern format, bypassing the standard rotation of Standard-legal sets. The card was created to provide a specialized utility tool for Planeswalker-focused archetypes, enabling players to cheat high-cost planeswalkers into play for a single turn, thereby facilitating aggressive or combo-oriented strategies that define the Modern meta.

The artwork was commissioned from Paul Scott Canavan, a concept artist known for his vibrant, expressive style. In his depiction of the Accomplice, Canavan aimed to capture the essence of a roguish agent working in the shadows of the multiverse. The design emphasizes a sense of swift, illicit movement, reflecting the card's function as a temporary bridge for powerful entities. Upon release, the card was widely noted for its high-risk, high-reward potential, garnering interest from players focused on creative deck-building and technical synergy.