Stalking Stones

Stalking Stones was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to explore themes of conflict and environmental manipulation, moving away from the mechanics of the previous Mirage block. The card itself was created to function as a land that could temporarily transform into a creature, a concept that added strategic depth by allowing players to utilize their mana base as an offensive resource during the late game.

The artwork for Stalking Stones was illustrated by Edward P. Beard Jr., a prolific contributor to the game during the mid-to-late 1990s. His illustration captures the ominous, elemental nature of the card, depicting stone monoliths imbued with a restless, magical energy. Within the competitive community, the card is remembered for its unique utility in control-oriented decks, where it served as a resilient threat that survived board-clearing spells, cementing its status as a notable utility land of the Tempest era.