Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit
Champions of Kamigawa 157 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 157
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $0.89
What it does
tap: Ben-Ben deals damage to target attacking creature equal to the number of untapped Mountains you control.
Some akki thought of Ben-Ben as a kami of trickery in disguise. They hunted for him in the maze of warrens, often falling prey to his traps.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ben-Ben, Akki Hermit was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set drew heavily from Japanese mythology and folklore, introducing the Akki—a race of mountain-dwelling, goblin-like creatures characterized by their stony, crab-like shells. This card was designed as a legendary creature, intended to capture the flavor of a reclusive, powerful elder residing within the craggy peaks of the Kamigawa plane.
The card was illustrated by Japanese artist Hitoshi Suzuki, whose work frequently appeared throughout the Kamigawa block. Suzuki's interpretation focuses on the hermit's integration with the rugged environment, utilizing a color palette and texture that reflects the mineral-heavy aesthetic of the Akki culture. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its unconventional ability that scales in power based on the number of mountains the opponent controls, marking it as a niche but flavorful addition to the set's legendary lineup.
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