Undead Servant

Undead Servant was released in 2015 as part of the Magic Origins set, which served as a retrospective look at the backstories of five iconic Planeswalkers. The card was designed to highlight the necromantic themes associated with the character Liliana Vess, whose origin story is central to the expansion. Mechanically, the card was crafted to reward players for collecting multiple copies of the same creature, reflecting the flavor of a relentless, growing horde of zombies rising at a necromancer's command.

The artwork was illustrated by Ryan Alexander Lee, who focused on capturing the visceral and eerie aesthetic of the undead within the dark magic tradition of the game. The design emphasizes a sense of scale and dread, aligning with the set's goal of immersing players in the personal histories of the game's most powerful beings. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players focusing on limited formats, where its ability to scale in power through copies provided a strategic depth that captured the essence of Liliana's dark influence.