Wake of Vultures

Wake of Vultures was originally printed as a common card in the 2016 Eternal Masters set for Magic: The Gathering. This set was curated specifically to provide players with access to powerful, iconic, and historically significant cards from throughout the game's long history, rather than to introduce new mechanics to the standard competitive rotation. The set functioned as a celebration of the game’s legacy, bringing back cards that had become staples in older formats like Legacy and Vintage.

The card features artwork by the illustrator Volkan Baga, who utilized a dark, atmospheric style to capture the morbid essence of a creature that feeds on the remnants of battle. Baga’s design choices emphasize the grim, predatory nature of the subject, aligning with the card's mechanical ability to revive itself from the graveyard. Upon release, the set was well received by the community for its thoughtful inclusion of high-demand cards, though individual commons like Wake of Vultures were primarily valued for their functional utility in limited draft environments.