Blood Clock
Saviors of Kamigawa 153 • rare
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 153
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Keith Garletts
- Market price
- $3.05
What it does
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player returns a permanent they control to its owner's hand unless they pay 2 life.
In an age of war, time is measured not by sand but by blood.
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
Blood Clock was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa set for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the theme of hand size and the consequences of board state, reflecting the Japanese-inspired mythology of the Kamigawa block. This card serves as an artifact that punishes players for failing to manage their resources, forcing them to pay life or return permanents to their hand, which fits the set's punishing mechanical identity.
The card was illustrated by Greg Staples, who utilized a dark, evocative aesthetic consistent with the grim nature of the Kamigawa storyline. The design leans into the thematic elements of time and decay, with the artwork depicting a clock-like construct that emphasizes the oppressive nature of the card's effect. Upon its release, it was regarded as a niche utility card, often discussed in the context of Stasis-style decks or casual formats that favor attrition-based gameplay.
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