Ancestral Katana
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty 1 • common
- Set
- Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Whenever a Samurai or Warrior you control attacks alone, you may pay 1 generic mana. When you do, attach this Equipment to it.
Equipped creature gets +2/+1.
Equip 3 generic mana (3 generic mana: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Ancestral Katana was released in 2022 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. This set was designed to revisit the plane of Kamigawa, originally introduced in 2004, by blending traditional Japanese folklore with a futuristic cyberpunk aesthetic. As a piece of Equipment, the card reflects the set's thematic focus on the synergy between spirits and technology, serving as a mechanical representation of a storied blade that gains power when wielded by a samurai.
The illustration was created by artist Daarken, known for their atmospheric and detailed work within the fantasy genre. In designing the piece, the artistic direction aimed to emphasize the juxtaposition of ancient craftsmanship and high-tech weaponry, positioning the sword as a central artifact within the set's narrative of modernization. Upon release, the card was received as a functional tool for Limited play formats, valued for its low mana cost and its role in reinforcing the samurai tribal themes prevalent in the Neon Dynasty expansion.
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