Magic: The Gathering

Araba Mothrider

Saviors of Kamigawa 2 • common

Set: Saviors of Kamigawa
Collector number: 2
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Anthony S. Waters
Market price: $0.13

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What it's worth

$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.13 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a member of the insect-riding cavalry, this card represents the unique thematic integration of the Saviors of Kamigawa set. Its common rarity makes it an accessible example of the set's focus on distinct creature types and specialized combat abilities.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)

"My finest creations are fashioned after the moths of Eiganjo. They fly higher, faster, and more gracefully than any of my own designs."— Noboru, master kitemaker

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Araba Mothrider was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to complete the Kamigawa block, which drew heavy thematic inspiration from Japanese mythology and folklore. The card features the 'bushido' mechanic, a keyword ability that grants bonuses to power and toughness when a creature blocks or is blocked, reflecting the code of conduct associated with samurai.

The artwork for Araba Mothrider was commissioned from illustrator Christopher Rush, a prominent figure in the game's early aesthetic development. His design depicts a mounted warrior atop a giant moth, synthesizing the high-fantasy elements of the game with the distinct, mystical visual language established for the Kamigawa plane. It remains a notable example of the era's focus on creature-type synergy and tribal mechanics.

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