Budoka Gardener // Dokai, Weaver of Life
Champions of Kamigawa 202 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 202
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $1.26
What it does
tap: You may put a land card from your hand onto the battlefield. If you control ten or more lands, flip this creature.
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
Budoka Gardener was introduced in the 2004 Magic: The Gathering set Champions of Kamigawa, a release heavily inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology. Designed to showcase the set's unique flip-card mechanic, the card depicts a mortal monk who, through the growth of land and the cultivation of nature, transforms into the powerful spirit Dokai, Weaver of Life. This dual-sided design was intended to represent the thematic progression of character evolution central to the Kamigawa plane.
The artwork for this card was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who frequently contributed a painterly, character-focused style to the game during this era. His design for the Budoka emphasizes a grounded, humble gardener aesthetic that shifts into a more mystical, elemental form upon transformation. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful exploration of green-aligned mana ramp strategies, becoming a staple for players interested in mechanics that rewarded extensive land development.
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