Skyhunter Strike Force

Skyhunter Strike Force was released in 2023 as part of the Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander set, an expansion themed around the Phyrexians' conquest of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The card draws upon the lore of the plane of Mirrodin, specifically reflecting the resistance forces—the Skyhunters—who were assimilated or altered during the Phyrexian invasion. It serves as a mechanical representation of organized aerial warfare, utilizing the melee keyword to incentivize aggressive, multi-player combat common in the Commander format.

The artwork was commissioned from Sławomir Maniak, a veteran illustrator known for his dynamic character portraits in fantasy media. Maniak was tasked with capturing the hybrid aesthetic of the Mirrodin resistance fighting for survival. His design focuses on the tension and movement of the unit, emphasizing the mechanical and biological fusion characteristic of New Phyrexia's influence on established creatures. Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a functional addition to white-aligned aggressive decks, noted for its ability to scale power during combat.