Tiger Claws

Tiger Claws was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was inspired by the plane of Mercadia, a world defined by a bustling mercantile culture and a reliance on complex, often bizarre machinery rather than traditional fantasy tropes. As a common green enchantment, this card reflects the set's mechanical focus on artifacts and temporary power boosts.

The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic contributions to the game throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. Moeller’s design captures the gritty, pragmatic aesthetic of the Mercadian environment, moving away from high-fantasy archetypes to focus on the utilitarian nature of the setting. Upon release, the card was generally viewed as a niche limited-format tool, typical of the era's design philosophy of creating diverse, lower-powered cards to flesh out the drafting experience of a large set.