Cloudhoof Kirin
Saviors of Kamigawa 31 • rare
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 31
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Market price
- $0.54
What it does
Flying
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, you may have target player mill X cards, where X is that spell's mana value.
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
Cloudhoof Kirin was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents one of the legendary Kirin spirits central to the set's Japanese-inspired mythology, which focuses on the conflict between the physical world and the spirit realm. The card was designed to feature the 'splice onto arcane' mechanic, a signature gameplay element of the Kamigawa block that allowed players to enhance spells by layering spirit magic onto them.
The artwork was created by illustrator Ben Thompson, who sought to capture the ethereal and majestic nature of the Kirin as a guardian figure. The design emphasizes the creature's connection to the sky and clouds, aligning with the creature type's role in local folklore. Upon its release, the card was viewed by players as a specialized tool for spirit-themed decks, appreciated more for its thematic resonance and unique art style than for its competitive dominance in the broader tournament landscape of the era.
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