Queen Kayla bin-Kroog

Queen Kayla bin-Kroog was introduced in the 2022 Magic: The Gathering expansion The Brothers' War, a set designed to revisit the lore-heavy conflict between the artificer brothers Urza and Mishra. This particular version, collector number 218p, is a promotional variant that features unique showcase art, distinguishing it from the standard card frame found in booster packs. The design reflects the character's role as a leader during a period of massive mechanical warfare, blending the aesthetic of antiquity with the industrial steampunk elements central to the storyline.

The card was illustrated by Livia Prima, who rendered Kayla with an emphasis on her regal authority amidst the ruins of the conflict. The design approach focused on establishing a visual identity for a character who had previously existed primarily in flavor text and background lore. Upon release, the card received attention for its utility in graveyard-focused decks, where its ability to cycle through resources effectively mirrored the scavenging nature of the character's faction, the Fallaji, as depicted in the game's narrative.