Trained Pronghorn

Trained Pronghorn was released in 2002 as part of the Judgment expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Judgment was the third set in the Odyssey block, a collection focused on the graveyard as a mechanical resource. The set was designed to explore the consequences of the dark, mana-rich environment established in previous sets, introducing cards that rewarded players for manipulating their own discard piles or managing their resources under the pressure of the expansion's unique mechanics.

The card features artwork by John Matson, a frequent contributor to the game during the early 2000s. Matson's illustration captures the creature in a naturalistic style consistent with the period's fantasy aesthetic, emphasizing the speed and agility associated with the pronghorn in a desert setting. As a common card, it served primarily as a functional utility piece for Limited play, designed to provide players with a reliable creature to populate their boards during draft and sealed tournaments.