Magic: The Gathering has suspended one of its artists due to plagiarism.
Twitter user @omgscarypet was alerted by a fan on DeviantArt that one of their drawings was featured on a card named “Crux of Fate,” which appears in the upcoming Strixhaven: School of Mages set. The image that appears on the card does not feature the DeviantArt watermark but otherwise matches the original drawing.
Should I be flattered?hehe.But seriously,#MtG has been a major influence that developed my love for making art. (and I’ve sent application/portfolio many times to WotC.) Now someone told me my art made it into a Card! Ironically,in a somewhat s̷t̷o̷l̷e̷n̷ way #MTGStrixhaven pic.twitter.com/1HvUXOgGZk
— 𝚜𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚢𝚙𝚎𝚝 (@omgscarypet) March 28, 2021
“It has come to our attention that the card Crux of Fate from the Strixhaven: School of Mages Mystical Archive may overtly feature Magic: The Gathering fan art and the contracted artist did not receive permission for this incorporation,” Wizards of the Coast said in a statement. “These actions do not reflect the values of Wizards, and, as a result, we will be suspending future work with Jason Felix until we have been able to bring this matter to successful conclusion.”
The Strixhaven: School of Mages set takes place on the plane of Arcavios, which has colleges that specialize in teaching the ways of magic. The set will have a digital release for MTG Arena and Magic Online on April 15 and a physical release on April 23.
Source: Wizards of the Coast, Twitter
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