Universes Beyond: Assassin’s Creed Art Series for Magic: The Gathering

The Universes Beyond: Assassin’s Creed Art Series represents a unique crossover within the Magic: The Gathering world, bringing the iconic imagery of the Assassin’s Creed franchise to life through full-art card illustrations. This collection is designed specifically for fans who appreciate the visual storytelling and historical aesthetics of the video game series, featuring stunning artwork representing legendary characters like Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad, Bayek of Siwa, and Ezio Auditore da Firenze.

Characteristics of the Art Series collection

Art Series cards differ from standard Magic: The Gathering Singles as they are intended to showcase the artist’s work without the distraction of game text, abilities, or mana costs. In this expansion, you will find two primary versions of these collectibles. The standard art cards feature the full-bleed illustration on the front and detailed information about the piece, including the card it represents and the artist’s name, on the back. The more prestigious gold-stamped variants include the artist’s signature or the expansion’s logo embossed in gold foil on the front of the card, making them highly sought after by serious collectors and completionists.

Buying guide for art card collectors

When building your collection of the Universes Beyond: Assassin’s Creed Art Series, it is important to identify whether you are looking for specific character portraits or iconic historical scenes from the games. Because these cards are often found as special inserts in Magic: The Gathering Boosters, many players list their extras on our marketplace. To maximize your savings when buying multiple items, we recommend using CardTrader Zero, which allows you to purchase cards from multiple international vendors and receive them in a single, consolidated shipment. This is particularly useful for Art Series cards, which are lightweight and often purchased in bulk to complete a numbered set.

Frequently asked questions

Are Art Series cards playable in sanctioned Magic: The Gathering tournaments?

No, Art Series cards are not legal for tournament play because they lack the necessary game mechanics, rules text, and mana costs required to function as standard cards. They are designed exclusively for artistic display and fan collections.

What is the difference between a normal art card and a gold-stamped version?

The standard version features a clean illustration, while the gold-stamped version includes a shiny, foil-embossed artist signature or expansion symbol on the surface. Gold-stamped cards are rarer and generally hold a higher value on the secondary market.

Can I find these cards in other languages?

Art Series cards are typically printed with minimal text, often only featuring the artist’s name or technical information on the back, so they are generally universal regardless of the region where the Magic: The Gathering expansion was originally purchased.