203. Illustration
In short
The illustration: pretty, but meaningless in rules terms — it has no effect whatsoever on the game. A short chapter that likes to show up as a trick question in exams ("the art shows two creatures …").
Informal summary — the official English text below is authoritative.
203.1.The illustration is printed on the upper half of a card and has no effect on game play. For example, a creature doesn’t have the flying ability unless stated in its rules text, even if it’s depicted as flying.
Source: Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering Comprehensive Rules. Unofficial presentation under the Fan Content Policy. Rules effective as of Sep 25, 2026