Vhati il-Dal

Vhati il-Dal was originally introduced in the 1997 Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering, representing a prominent character from the Rath block storyline. The card depicts a high-ranking Evincar of Rath, reflecting the dark, mechanical, and bio-engineered aesthetic of the plane. His design focuses on his ability to manipulate the physical attributes of creatures, serving as a tactical representation of his role as an antagonist in the game's evolving lore.

The 2006 Timeshifted version, numbered 104 in the Time Spiral set, was released as part of a nostalgic homage to Magic's history. Wizards of the Coast selected iconic cards from the game's past to be reprinted with their original art and a unique purple expansion symbol, effectively bridging the game's mechanics of the mid-nineties with the modern era. This edition became a sought-after piece for players who valued the aesthetic continuity and the retrospective nature of the Time Spiral block.