Puca's Covenant

Puca's Covenant, identified as card number 38 in the Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander set, is a notable entry in the expanded mythology of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. Designed to reflect the capricious and trickster-like nature of the Puca—fey creatures from the Lorwyn plane capable of shapeshifting and mischief—the card integrates mechanics that reward players for mirroring the actions or characteristics of their opponents. It was developed to provide strategic depth for commander players who favor interactive, reactive playstyles that lean into the chaotic lore of the shadow-touched Lorwyn.

The card’s artistic direction focuses on the whimsical yet unsettling aesthetic of the Lorwyn shadow-kin. The illustrators tasked with this set aimed to capture the duality of the Puca, balancing fluid, metamorphic shapes with the muted, dusk-like color palette characteristic of the Eclipsed environment. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful addition to the format, praised by players for its ability to turn an opponent's resources against them, cementing its role as a thematic staple for those building decks centered on enchantment synergies and tactical adaptability.