Throne of Bone

Throne of Bone was originally released in the 1994 Antiquities expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed by Richard Garfield to emphasize the game's early theme of sacrifice and graveyard interaction. The card features artwork by Quinton Hoover, whose distinct, painterly style defined much of the game’s aesthetic in its infancy. In the lore of the set, the item represents a macabre artifact crafted from the remains of the fallen, reflecting the darker tone of the Antiquities narrative.

The Collectors' Edition version, released in late 1993, served as a non-tournament-legal boxed set aimed at collectors who wanted to own the full range of early cards. This edition is easily distinguished by its square corners and gold-stamped back, which clearly identified them as exhibition pieces rather than play-legal components. While the original cards were printed on standard cardstock, the Collectors' Edition provided a high-quality, uniform way for enthusiasts to showcase the early design work of artists like Hoover, who was highly regarded for his ability to bring complex, gothic concepts to life through watercolor and ink.