<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tom Bombadil|HOC|38" href="#" target="_blank">Tom Bombadil</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://www.studiorayyan.com/">Omar Rayyan</a></em></p>
<p>With the new <em>Hobbit</em> set coming soon, we're naturally getting a reprint of <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tom Bombadil" href="#" target="_blank">Tom Bombadil</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> and plenty of new Sagas, but it would be nice to get an even cooler new Saga commander in this set. We've already got <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Fíli and Kíli, Joyous" href="#" target="_blank">Fíli and Kíli, Joyous</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, but its mana dork ability, eh, leaves much to be desired.</p>
<p>To manifest an awesome new Saga commander, let's check out all the ones we already have, and see if we can't find something worth building around in the meantime. Here's hoping!</p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Barbara Wright" href="#" target="_blank">Barbara Wright</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>At first I was confused by Barbara, because there's no Doctor that cares about Sagas. But a quick glance at her EDHREC page reveals that there are a number of Doctors focused on historic cards, which includes Sagas.</p>
<p>I like this design a lot, where the Doctor's broad theme is narrowed by the deck builder's choice of companion. That being said, Barbara's not all that crazy. Giving each Saga read ahead is interesting, and maybe even decent, but in my opinion, it defeats the purpose of Sagas. If we're going to skip to the third chapter, they might as well just be instants and sorceries!</p>
<p>Overall, we're getting less value out of them, and less time with them, too. That means other Saga-centric cards like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Chong and Lily, Nomads" href="#" target="_blank">Chong and Lily, Nomads</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> will be weaker. I'm sure we could make a great deck with Barbara if we built around her, but if I wanted to enjoy Sagas as much as possible, she wouldn't be my pick.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: B</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Chong and Lily, Nomads" href="#" target="_blank">Chong and Lily, Nomads</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>At first, I thought these guys were just a throwaway legendary for Bard typal, a theme no one plays, but they're actually quite strong.</p>
<p>Putting a lore counter on any number of Sagas we control is potent acceleration, and then giving the team a huge buff a turn later is even better. Their biggest weakness is that it's a 3/3 that wants to attack, but guess which other Saga commander is a Bard who gives himself indestructible. Yup, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tom Bombadil" href="#" target="_blank">Tom Bombadil</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. Chong and Lily are a must-play in that deck.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the mono-red color identity restricts the card's own deck pretty hard, but I still have to give these guys credit as amazing support.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: B</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Eivor, Wolf-Kissed" href="#" target="_blank">Eivor, Wolf-Kissed</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>Six mana? Yes, Eivor cheats Sagas onto the battlefield for free, but six mana is a huge investment to make, and frankly, I'd rather just cast a six-mana Saga from hand.</p>
<p>I do like the idea of a Saga-<a href="https://edhrec.com/tags/voltron">Voltron</a> deck built around Eivor, but then I'd want a lot of expensive Sagas that synergize with the Voltron theme, plus evasion, plus some top-deck manipulation, and that already sounds like a cramped and restrictive deck. I think I'd have to see this deck in action to really judge it, but for now, I'm pretty down on Eivor.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: C</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Fíli and Kíli, Joyous" href="#" target="_blank">Fíli and Kíli, Joyous</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>Well, there's not a lot to say here. Fíli and Kíli is an alright mana dork for Dwarves, Equipment, and Sagas, but since Dwarves and Equipment go better together than Sagas do with either of them, I imagine that's the direction most deck builders will go.</p>
<p>That is, if any deck builders pick them up. This card is not a great commander at all, and I doubt a three-mana dork that taps for two is gonna fit in the 99 of any deck.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: D</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Garnet, Princess of Alexandria" href="#" target="_blank">Garnet, Princess of Alexandria</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>I think this commander is subtle, but really, really good.</p>
<p>All she does is take counters off of Sagas and grow herself slowly, but if we keep playing Sagas that never disappear while building our commander, the value is gonna get exponential. Every turn we can play more Sagas, grow Garnet larger, and keep getting all the triggers from our other Sagas.</p>
<p>Just imagine how good it gets if we can double the trigger with <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Strionic Resonator" href="#" target="_blank">Strionic Resonator</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, and proliferate the lore counters. This commander will roll slowly, but she definitely snowballs.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: A</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Guru Pathik" href="#" target="_blank">Guru Pathik</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>What the heck is this? Lessons, Sagas, and Shrines have absolutely nothing to do with each other.</p>
<p>Lessons are just instants and sorceries with an extra type, Sagas can be anything, and Shrines only care about other Shrines. The only thing these types have in common is that they were all printed in <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender</em>.</p>
<p>Maybe the most hilarious part is that the payoff is also unrelated. We can't put +1/+1 counters on Lessons, Sagas, or Shrines! I don't know who thought of this card, but I'm coming to the conclusion that it must be some kind of joke.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: F</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Ian Chesterton" href="#" target="_blank">Ian Chesterton</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Ian Chesterton" href="#" target="_blank">Ian Chesterton</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is exactly what I wanted to see in a Saga commander, because unlike Barbara Wright, he lets us play more Sagas, rather than fewer. Giving every Saga replicate is really strong, and they're gonna multiply even more if we're running <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="The Sixth Doctor" href="#" target="_blank">The Sixth Doctor</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>.</p>
<p>The more the merrier with this one, and there will definitely be more.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: A</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Narci, Fable Singer" href="#" target="_blank">Narci, Fable Singer</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>Narci is a neat commander, incentivizing us to churn through Sagas and recur them as fast as possible. The more we do, the more cards we draw, and the more life our opponents lose.</p>
<p>I'm having a hard time judging just how good that is though. If I play a seven-drop and three turns later I draw a card, gain seven life, and my opponents lose seven, is that worth it? It's not bad for sure, but I don't think it beats out some of the other commanders on this list.</p>
<p>Narci is unfortunately a bit slow and underwhelming, but I do like the concept.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: B</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Rydia, Summoner of Mist" href="#" target="_blank">Rydia, Summoner of Mist</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>Rydia's another interesting take on Sagas, essentially giving them flashback. Or is unearth a better comparison?</p>
<p>She actually gives them haste, which would've been completely irrelevant before <em>Final Fantasy</em>, but now there are a ton of creature Sagas. I think the haste is a bit of a red herring though, because Rydia is probably better off playing other Sagas that trigger landfall.</p>
<p>That first ability, discarding and drawing whenever we play a land, is really strong. It's solid card selection, and it gives us an opportunity to pitch Sagas and reanimate them later. Those two abilities in tandem make Rydia an absolute value train, but that's not all she can do. Because it's a Saga deck, we're gonna be playing <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Power Conduit" href="#" target="_blank">Power Conduit</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, which can not only remove lore counters, but finality counters as well. Now we've got a graveyard engine, and maybe even a few infinite combos.</p>
<p>Rydia is definitely my favorite Saga commander so far, and she'd be an S tier if it wasn't for her rather limited color identity. Still, there are more than 70 Sagas in red and green, so it's not a real problem.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: A</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Satsuki, the Living Lore" href="#" target="_blank">Satsuki, the Living Lore</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>Satsuki was pretty much the first ever Saga commander. Before this, the only real way to play Sagas was with <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Atraxa, Praetors&#039; Voice" href="#" target="_blank">Atraxa, Praetors&#039; Voice</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, who, come to think of it, was pretty decent.</p>
<p>But as the first dedicated Saga commander, Satsuki was a lot of fun. Accelerating the lore counters was great, and bouncing or reanimating the Sagas was also pretty good. But I think everyone just appreciated having a commander for the theme. Now, Satsuki is still decent, but there are far better options, with stronger abilities and more colors.</p>
<p>But don't worry Satsuki, I still love you.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: B</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe" href="#" target="_blank">Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>Here's another really unique, really strong take on Sagas.</p>
<p>Sigurd cares all about attacking with that boast ability, and he supports himself quite well with those +1/+1 counters and keywords. If we've got three or four Sagas on the board he'll be growing pretty quickly, and then the boasts will accelerate us even faster.</p>
<p>This card is pretty similar to <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Garnet, Princess of Alexandria" href="#" target="_blank">Garnet, Princess of Alexandria</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> with that game plan, and I imagine they complement each other really well.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: A</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Terra, Magical Adept" href="#" target="_blank">Terra, Magical Adept</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>And we've got yet another awesome card design. This is the only commander on the list who is actually a Saga, and it's quite a strong one.</p>
<p>Once we transform Terra, we get Saga clones for three turns in a row, then ten mana. Wow! Of course, we have to invest nine mana into that, and Esper Terra is incredibly vulnerable, given that it's a creature and an enchantment.</p>
<p>But the payoff is pretty darn worth it. That much value is crazy, and I really think the ability to clone other Sagas is a lot of fun, especially if we're making nonlegendary clones of Esper Terra. My sensible side is forcing me to say that Terra is too expensive, but I can't do anything except adore this commander.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: A</strong></p>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tom Bombadil" href="#" target="_blank">Tom Bombadil</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
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<p>Finally, the card we've all been waiting for, the quintessential Saga commander, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Tom Bombadil" href="#" target="_blank">Tom Bombadil</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>.</p>
<p>I think it's pretty clear that Bombadil was designed to be the perfect Saga commander, and he absolutely achieves that. The card is pretty simple, really. When we're done with one Saga, we get another. It's an infinite stream of value, combined with some protection as well as five colors to give us every option.</p>
<p>It doesn't get much better than that, and if you want an easy commander to play all the Sagas you love, be glad that Tom Bombadil is right here.</p>
<p><strong>Tier: S</strong></p>
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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>I have to say, this is one of my favorite tier list articles I've ever done. Somehow, I've never noticed that almost all the Saga commanders are awesome.</p>
<p>Usually if we're building around a card type the deck is just that, but here we could have Saga Voltron, Saga Reanimator, or even Saga Clones. How awesome is that? I genuinely want to build Garnet and Rydia right now, and they aren't even the best options on the list. I guess the design team has just been cooking like crazy when it comes to Saga commanders.</p>
<p>I do have a question for y'all though. What commanders don't explicitly mention Sagas, but would be great for them, like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Atraxa, Praetors&#039; Voice" href="#" target="_blank">Atraxa, Praetors&#039; Voice</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>? I know there's gotta be more, and I want to check them out too.</p>


Saga Commanders, Ranked: A Complete Tier List

<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="The One Ring|LTR|451" href="#" target="_blank">The One Ring</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%E2%80%9CMarta+Nael%E2%80%9D&amp;unique=art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marta Nael</a></em></p>
<p>On Friday, May 1st, Wizards of the Coast previewed a large number of cards from various upcoming <em>Magic: The Gathering</em> sets. Among them was <em>The Hobbit</em>, which includes multiple box toppers. One such topper is <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="The One Ring" href="#" target="_blank">The One Ring</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, the most sought-after card in <em>Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth</em>.</p>
<p>However, many keen-eyed players noticed that something appeared off about <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="The One Ring|HOC|44" href="#" target="_blank">The One Ring</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>'s art. As it turns out, credited artist Dan Frazier used Marta Nael's Bundle promo rendition of the card as a reference for his iteration. Late on the evening of Saturday, May 2nd, Wizards of the Coast and Dan Frazier released joint statements on their social media platforms.</p>
<h2>Wizards of the Coast's Joint Statement Regarding <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="The One Ring|HOC|44" href="#" target="_blank">The One Ring</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
<p>At the late hour of 7:00 PM Eastern Time, in the midst of MagicCon Las Vegas 2026's 4:00 PM, Wizards of the Coast released the following statement alongside Dan Frazier. In it, both parties apologized for missing the mark on properly vetting Frazier's art references:</p>
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<p>A message from Dan Frazier and Wizards of the Coast:</p>
<p>&mdash; <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:rcyyjldt7topi6fz3dxnsaxx?ref_src=embed">Magic: The Gathering (@magic.wizards.com)</a> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:rcyyjldt7topi6fz3dxnsaxx/post/3mkvqoghxru24?ref_src=embed">2026-05-02T23:00:09.850Z</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>While the above post on BlueSky didn't use alt text to offer the text for the visually-impaired, we do have alt text courtesy of one user on the platform:</p>
<blockquote><p>A message from Dan Frazier and Wizards of the Coast:</p>
<p>Recently, fans noted the similarities between The One Ring by Marta Nael, and the newly released image of The One Ring by Dan Frazier. Those similarities are not coincidental, unfortunately.</p>
<p>From Dan,</p>
<p>I made a mistake, and I feel awful. I especially feel for Marta, whose work I adore. In trying to create an iconic version of The One Ring, while looking at references online, I ended up using Marta's Ring as a reference and painted over it to try to depict the item fans hold dear to their hearts. In doing so, I didn't make it my own. I'm reaching out to Marta privately to apologize artist to artist. I love creating art for <em>Magic</em>, I've loved being a part of this artist community for more than 30 years, and I'm sorry I've let my fans down.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Dan Frazier</p>
<p>From Wizards of the Coast,</p>
<p>Dan Frazier is a titan of the art industry and of <em>Magic: The Gathering</em>. He has created so many iconic pieces of art for the game that he will forever be a part of our game, and we value his contributions tremendously. With that in mind, we're disappointed our review process didn't catch the issue. Like Dan, we have already reached out to apologize to Marta Nael for not catching the use of her art in this piece.</p>
<p>None of this was intentional, but we're going to make it right as much as we can.</p>
<p>On digital versions of the card, we will credit both Dan Frazier and Marta Nael.</p>
<p>We will also make sure Marta is compensated for her work here.</p>
<p>This is a good moment to recognize that we are all humans who make mistakes.</p>
<p>Dan made a mistake. We made mistakes in our process to not catch the error.</p>
<p>We don't condone or accept either, but we still value Dan and his contributions and are grateful for his place in the game.</p>
<p>Thank you to the eagle-eyed fans who noticed this, and for all of you for being strong advocates for amazing art and artists.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>All of us at Wizards of the Coast</p></blockquote>
<p>At this time, a statement by Marta Nael is yet to be released.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>At the risk of editorializing this news piece, I will say that this series of statements is, at the very least, a good way to segue into closer examinations of, and further discussions about, the issues that led up to this mistake.</p>
<p>And now, let me open the floor to you, dear readers. How does this issue with <em>The Hobbit</em>'s iteration of The One Ring affect your morale regarding the set? Will you be buying more or less of the product as a result of it? Alternatively, will you be buying Dan Frazier's version of the card, which will be circulating with the other Box Toppers? Or will you buy another copy, namely Marta Nael's Bundle promo? Let us know in the comments below.</p>


Wizards of the Coast, Dan Frazier Post The One Ring Statements

<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Food|TELD|17" href="#" target="_blank">Food</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> Token | Illustrated by <a href="https://donatoarts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Donato Giancola</a></em></p>
<p>It's just about Thanksgiving time in the United States, and like many of you, we're celebrating the holiday. Whether it's watching football, attending a major parade, or simply spending time with loved ones, Thanksgiving is a time for camaraderie and merriment.</p>
<p>Additionally, Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy good food. And, in case you didn't originally realize it when you clicked into this article (perhaps via a search engine), this is a <em>Magic: The </em><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>Gathering-</em>centric</span> website. Therefore, we're about to celebrate food and a bountiful harvest season in the most apt way we know how: with Food tokens!</p>
<p>This article will seek to highlight some of the most appetizing Food tokens in all of <em>Magic</em>. Granted, we know this can be a subjective topic for many, but frankly, we sought the most delectable-looking Food we could find and will now present it here for your visual consumption, if you'll pardon the wordplay.</p>
<h2><em>Throne of Eldraine</em> #17</h2>
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<p>Far be it from me to skip a snack before the main course; the Food token numbered #17 from <em>Throne of Eldraine</em> is a contender for one of the most delicious-looking tokens in the game.</p>
<p>I love pastries, plain and simple. Whenever I got home from school in my youth, I'd pop in to see my grandfather. He always had a big supply of cookies and other pastries available for me to sample. That fond memory probably contributes in no small part to my decision to include this token here. It was a lovely memory, and this token displays a lovely array of carbs in a cornucopia of delight!</p>
<h2><em>Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth #9</em></h2>
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<p>If there's any race beyond the <em>Magic</em> Multiverse that loves food more than perhaps any other, it's gotta be the Hobbits of Middle-Earth. Who else can have so many different meals in a daily routine like that? Plus, their enjoyment of food is not only notable but extremely refined for what it is.</p>
<p>What this Food token shows us is a gorgeous spread of one of the Hobbits' meals. There's not only warm-looking bread, but also cheeses, sausages, jams, and spreads, all in abundance. While one Italian food chain here in reality says as its slogan, "When you're here, you're family," it dawns on me that within the Shire, that can't be more true than when sharing a meal.</p>
<h2><em>Wilds of Eldraine</em> #12</h2>
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<p>Speaking of refined, Food token #12 from <em>Wilds of Eldraine</em> is a truly scrumptious breakfast spread. If you're sensing a theme of "multiple kinds of food" within the tokens of this article, you're surely onto something here. The centerpiece of this token is most definitely the soft-boiled egg. It ties everything around it together tightly in a way that makes me extremely hungry.</p>
<p>Artist <a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%E2%80%9CIrvin+Rodriguez%E2%80%9D&amp;unique=art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Irvin Rodriguez</a> seriously outdid himself with this artwork. There's no better way to say it. To make someone feel literal hunger pangs with the mere artistic representation of food is a huge task, and Rodriguez delivered upon the task (pun unintended) with aplomb.</p>
<h2><em>Fallout</em> #13</h2>
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<p>Besides Nuka-Cola, it feels very unlikely that any other food from the <em>Fallout</em> set should receive any honors within this article. After all, most of the food of the Wasteland is irradiated beyond measure, potentially quite moldy, and/or genuinely disgusting. However, Nuka-Cola, here represented in Food token #13, at least in the video games, is a very refreshing thirst-quencher that even yields a bit of currency when it's been consumed.</p>
<p>Now, I'm not a huge fan of carbonated beverages (I'm a water drinker through and through!), but looking at the art for this token, illustrated by <a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%E2%80%9CBruno+Biazotto%E2%80%9D&amp;unique=art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bruno Biazotto</a>, makes me want to try a sip of Nuka. Fizz (and rads) be damned! It even looks super-frosty, meaning it's <em>going</em> to be great in the arid climate of the Wasteland or under the harsh sun of the Mojave Desert.</p>
<h2><em>Bloomburrow</em> #27</h2>
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<p>This is yet another meal spread. <em>Bloomburrow</em> Food token #27 is one of those kinds of sophisticated meals. And by gum, do I ever want a bite of that strawberry that's in the porridge!</p>
<p>There are so many delicious-looking fruits in this particular art, from blueberries and strawberries to what I can only assume is a series of apple tarts. Did <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Ms. Bumbleflower" href="#" target="_blank">Ms. Bumbleflower</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> make these beautiful confections? The jury's out, but I can only imagine she probably knows <em>how</em>, at least.</p>
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mise_en_place" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mise en place</a> also ties this and other spreads together massively in each piece of art. The way the table is laid out plays a huge part in how appetizing the art of these tokens is. This one happens to be one of the more beautiful ones, for sure.</p>
<h2><em>March of the Machine Commander</em> #35</h2>
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<p><a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%E2%80%9CAlexander+Mokhov%E2%80%9D&amp;unique=art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alexander Mokhov</a>'s composition for the Food token numbered #35 for the <em>March of the Machine</em> Commander decks is another excellent piece to savor, so to speak. The food here is a relatively meager militia's meal, consisting of greens, a lamb shank, and a piece of bread. However, vestigial spoon aside, it really does look absolutely delicious.</p>
<p>It's a shame that this particular piece of art has only been used once so far; perhaps Wizards of the Coast will take notice of this article and print another token with this piece in the future? Time will tell. But for now, there's only one product within which to grab this token.</p>
<h2><em>Secret Lair</em> #2011-2013</h2>
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<p>Okay, this one is a bit of a cheat. I really liked this selection of Food tokens from the <em>Secret Lair</em> drop by <a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%E2%80%9CMAOMOMIJI%E2%80%9D&amp;unique=art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MAOMOMIJI</a>. I am a huge fan of each of these kinds of foods. Sushi and nigiri are amazing, I can always put away a burger and fries, and I probably have a second stomach for dessert if you ask anyone who knows me.</p>
<p>And while the stylistic nature of this <em>Secret Lair</em> drop certainly detracts from the overall realism of this article's list, I have to say, I really like how MAOMOMIJI did the work here. Also, I'd include <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Food|SLD|2010" href="#" target="_blank">Food</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> in this list as well, but truth be told, I'm not a huge fan of food with faces on them (with all apologies to Lil' Giri!).</p>
<h2><em>Final Fantasy</em> #22</h2>
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<p>And here we are yet again, with another table spread of positively delicious-looking food, this time courtesy of <a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%E2%80%9CDavid+Astruga%E2%80%9D&amp;unique=art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Astruga</a>'s artistry. Food token #22 from <em>Final Fantasy</em> is my pick for the meal I'd devour the fastest if given the chance. Curry with meat is one of those things that I can't do without at least a few times a month. It doesn't matter if it's Indian, Japanese, or Thai cuisine; if there's curry, no matter how numb my taste buds will be afterwards, I <em>will</em> consume it.</p>
<p>But that's just me! I get that many people have a certain diminished tolerance level for spice; to them, I humbly apologize, as I take the portion meant for them off their plate as a mercy.</p>
<h2><em>Marvel's Spider-Man</em> #5</h2>
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<p>If you've read my work, you'll know by now that I am a New Yorker, through and through. I was raised in Queens, much like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="" href="#" target="_blank"></a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>Peter Parker[/els] himself. And also like Peter Parker, I love a good hot dog.</p>
<p>If I'm recalling my process correctly, I <em>think</em> this Food token, illustrated by <a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%E2%80%9CDavid+Szabo%E2%80%9D&amp;unique=art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Szabo</a>, was why I even wanted to put this article together in the first place. It certainly felt like I'd be doing my own childhood a major disservice if I didn't include this token in the list.</p>
<h2><em>Secret Lair</em> #1938</h2>
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<p>Ah, <em>SpongeBob</em>. What a fun cartoon. It's interesting when you delve into the conspiracies that abound under the surface of the show, too. Exactly what a Krabby Patty is made from remains the show's biggest mystery. Some people seem to speculate that it's made from Mr. Krabs' late wife; others think it's just chum. But whatever it is, and however it's actually made, a Krabby Patty is a delicate assortment of ingredients into something that honestly looks scrumptious.</p>
<p>When I was younger, this kind of burger was the exact kind of thing I'd strive to make (and then promptly fail to make - guess I didn't have the secret formula down!). And now, in my adult life, I'm unashamed to say it still looks yummy! Nickelodeon was truly on to something when they made the Krabby Patty an essential <em>SpongeBob Squarepants</em> plot point, I swear.</p>
<h2><em>Avatar: The Last Airbender</em> #21</h2>
<p><a href="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ttla-21-food.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-170307" src="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ttla-21-food.jpg" alt="Food token. Illustrated by Henry Wong. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Viacom" width="215" height="300" srcset="https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ttla-21-food.jpg 672w, https://cloudflare.edhrec.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ttla-21-food-215x300.jpg 215w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px" /></a></p>
<p>While conceptualizing this article, one more refreshment came out among the Food tokens of <em>Magic</em>. <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender</em> gave me a real appreciation for tea. While I'm more a fan of cold green tea, this steaming hot jasmine tea (as we can only assume Iroh made it) looks even quenchier than cactus juice. Although, despite being the quenchiest, that's admittedly a low bar.</p>
<p><a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%E2%80%9CHenry+Wong%E2%80%9D&amp;unique=art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Henry Wong</a>'s token looks so delicate and reverent to the mindful art of making tea, and, hey, I just realized I have an Arizona Green Tea in my fridge right now. Not for nothing, but I want it now more than I've wanted it in a while.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Are you feeling hungry? I know I am. So with that, I want to open the floor to all of you, dear readers! What is the most appetizing Food token in your opinion? Are there any not on this list that deserve a spot? And furthermore, what will you be having for Thanksgiving dinner? Do you have any faves? Sound off in the comments below!</p>


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