Profane Procession // Tomb of the Dusk Rose

Profane Procession was released in early 2018 as part of the Rivals of Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the plane of Ixalan, a world inspired by Mesoamerican cultures and age-of-exploration narratives, the card represents the dark religious practices of the Legion of Dusk, a group of conquistador-inspired vampires seeking the immortal city of Orazca. Its design as a double-faced card captures the narrative transformation of a ritual site into a site of greater corruption, functioning as a permanent-exiling enchantment that eventually flips to provide late-game utility.

The art for this card was created by illustrator Dimitar Marinski, who utilized a stark, gothic aesthetic to contrast with the vibrant, tropical environment of the set. The design sought to convey the unsettling, liturgical nature of the vampire faction’s crusade. Upon release, the card became a notable inclusion for players favoring control-based strategies, valued for its ability to clear the board of opposing threats while offering a unique resource-management challenge in long-form matches.