Viashino Heretic

Viashino Heretic was originally printed in the 1998 Urza's Legacy expansion, representing the lizard-folk species native to the plane of Dominaria. Within the lore of Magic: The Gathering, the Viashino were frequently depicted as nomadic or tribal warriors, and this specific card highlights their association with red-aligned artifact destruction. The design captures the mechanical identity of the Urza block, which focused heavily on the interaction between artifacts and traditional creature abilities.

The artwork was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory, who provided a gritty, visceral aesthetic that defined much of the visual language of the late 1990s Magic sets. When included in The List—a curated selection of reprints inserted into Set Boosters—the card serves as a nod to the game's deep history, allowing modern players to encounter classic, niche utility creatures that have largely been eclipsed by more efficient contemporary mechanics.