Soul Net

Soul Net was originally printed in the Legends expansion in 1994, later appearing in the Classic Sixth Edition set as card number 313. The card was designed during an era when Magic: The Gathering was experimenting with complex, flavor-heavy mechanics that rewarded players for interacting with the graveyard. Its design, which allows players to pay mana to gain life whenever a creature is put into a graveyard, serves as a defensive tool intended to stabilize a player's board state during attrition-heavy games.

The illustration for the Sixth Edition printing was provided by artist Quinton Hoover. Hoover was known for his distinct, lyrical style that often utilized warm color palettes and graceful, fluid line work. His contribution to Soul Net captures the ethereal nature of the card's theme, aiming to convey the sense of capturing a departing spirit. The card remains a notable example of the early aesthetic of the game, valued by collectors for the artist's specific stylistic influence on the foundational years of the set.