Rally the Peasants

Rally the Peasants was originally printed in the 2016 expansion Eternal Masters as a common-rarity instant. The card reflects the quintessential red color identity of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on aggressive combat maneuvers by granting a temporary power boost and first strike to all creatures controlled by the player. Its inclusion in The List, a curated selection of reprints inserted into later booster packs, serves to maintain availability for players looking to bolster red-based aggressive decks in casual and limited formats.

The card features an illustration by Nils Hamm, who has contributed art to the game for over a decade. Hamm is recognized for his distinctive, painterly style that often leans into earthy tones and expressive character design. For this piece, the focus was on capturing the chaotic, grassroots energy of a peasant uprising, emphasizing the collective fervor of the subjects rather than a singular heroic figure, which aligns with the mechanics of a card designed to turn a wide board of smaller creatures into a significant offensive threat.