Celestial Kirin
Saviors of Kamigawa 3 • rare
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Adam Rex
- Market price
- $1.19
What it does
Flying
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, destroy all permanents with that spell's mana value.
All bow at its visitation—some in awe, some in honor, some in fear.
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
Celestial Kirin was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was the third and final installment of the Kamigawa block, which drew heavy inspiration from Japanese folklore and mythology. Within the game's lore, the Kirin are noble, dragon-like spirits that serve as guardians of the spirit realm, and the Celestial Kirin represents the pinnacle of this mythological hierarchy, manifesting as a legendary creature designed to reward players for casting spirit and arcane spells.
The card's evocative artwork was created by illustrator Todd Lockwood, who focused on capturing the ethereal and regal essence of the beast. Lockwood utilized a palette intended to signify the creature's divine, celestial nature, blending light and fluid forms to convey its connection to the spirit world. Upon its release, the card became a notable piece among fans of Kamigawa’s distinct aesthetic, often analyzed for its unique mechanical ability to clear the board of permanents that share a mana cost with the spells its controller plays.
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