Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir

Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir was originally introduced in the 2006 Time Spiral set, designed to represent the powerful chronomancer as he phases his home region of Zhalfir out of reality to protect it from a spreading magical rift. The character serves as a central figure in the lore of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse, and this specific iteration remains one of the most recognizable versions of the character due to his ability to grant flash to all creature spells, effectively changing the fundamental timing rules of the game.

This reprint from the 2017 Iconic Masters set features artwork by Volkan Baga, who utilized a regal, focused aesthetic to capture Teferi's mastery over time and temporal magic. Baga's illustration emphasizes the character's intellectual weight and command, moving away from earlier, more action-oriented depictions to focus on the contemplative authority expected of a legendary mage. The card was well-received by players for both its strategic utility in control-oriented decks and for providing a refreshed visual take on a classic character within a set designed to showcase historically significant cards.