Conquest of the Sea

Conquest of the Sea was introduced as an event card within the popular collectible card game Magic: The Gathering, specifically appearing in the Theros Beyond Death expansion set released in early 2020. The set drew heavily from Greek mythology, reimagining the tales of gods, heroes, and monsters through the lens of the game's high-fantasy mechanics. As an event card, it was designed to represent a pivotal shift in a match, allowing players to manipulate the battlefield state by tapping creatures and interacting with the game's unique enchantment-themed environment.

The card's evocative visual identity was crafted by illustrator Ryan Yee, who employed a dynamic, painterly style to capture the scale of a maritime catastrophe. The design intent was to emphasize the overwhelming power of the sea god Thassa, reflecting the set's focus on oceanic influence and divine intervention. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional tool for blue-aligned decks, praised for its thematic cohesion and its utility in controlling the tempo of gameplay during a pivotal era for the game's competitive scene.