Spireside Infiltrator

Spireside Infiltrator was released in 2016 as part of the Kaladesh expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the vibrant, invention-focused plane of Kaladesh, the card reflects the aesthetic of the setting, which draws heavily from South Asian art styles and the optimistic, steampunk-inspired genre known as Aetherpunk. As a common-rarity creature, it was designed primarily to bolster the limited environment of the set, offering players a way to interact with the aggressive red color strategy through its ability to deal damage whenever it becomes tapped.

The card's visual identity was crafted by artist Deruchenko Alexander, who focused on capturing the agile, covert nature of the infiltrator character. The design emphasizes the fluid movement and specialized technology of the Kaladesh inventors, using a color palette and character silhouette that fit within the broader design language of the set's artifacts and pilots. While a functional role-player rather than a high-value collector piece, the artwork is noted for its clean execution of the set's iconic visual motifs.