Turn Against

Turn Against was released in 2015 as part of the Battle for Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set marked a return to the plane of Zendikar, focusing on the conflict between the local inhabitants and the encroaching Eldrazi titans. As an instant-speed spell, the card was designed to mechanically represent the Eldrazi's influence by allowing a player to briefly seize control of an opponent's creature, echoing the thematic corruption and destabilization central to the narrative of the set.

The card's striking visual was created by illustrator Chris Rallis, who sought to capture the visceral, unsettling aesthetic of the Eldrazi invasion. Rallis employed a distinct style to highlight the transformation of the creature being influenced, emphasizing the otherworldly distortion typical of the plane's antagonists. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a flavorful inclusion for limited formats, praised for its ability to create dramatic shifts during gameplay that reflected the chaotic nature of the set's central struggle.