Player Spotlight

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Player Spotlight cards are Magic: The Gathering cards that celebrate a famous player, similar to Invitational Cards that were made in the years 1997–2007.[1] Player Spotlight cards were introduced in Throne of Eldraine.[2]

Currently, the reigning World Champion is chosen for the player spotlight card. While they won't design it, they will consult with R&D on its selection and will appear pictured in the art.

Year World Champion Set Card
2018 Javier Dominguez Throne of Eldraine Fervent Champion
2019 Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa Strixhaven: School of Mages[3] Elite Spellbinder
2020 Not played[a]
2021 Yuta Takahashi March of the Machine Faerie Mastermind[4]
2022 Nathan Steuer Outlaws of Thunder Junction Duelist of the Mind[5]
2023 Jean-Emmanuel Depraz Lorwyn Eclipsed Formidable Speaker[6]
2024 Javier Dominguez TBA TBA

Notes

  1. The 2020 World Championship was not conducted due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

References