Cunning Bandit // Azamuki, Treachery Incarnate
Betrayers of Kamigawa 99 • uncommon
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 99
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, you may put a ki counter on this creature.
At the beginning of the end step, if there are two or more ki counters on this creature, you may flip it.
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
Cunning Bandit was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set served as the second chapter in the Kamigawa block, a cycle heavily inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology. The card reflects the set's central mechanic of 'flip cards,' which allowed certain permanents to transform into more powerful forms once specific conditions were met, mirroring the themes of spiritual corruption and metamorphosis prevalent in the storyline.
The artwork was provided by the celebrated illustrator Paolo Parente, known for his distinct, gritty aesthetic and his extensive work on the game during this era. Parente was tasked with depicting a character that could shift from a deceptive human rogue into the oni spirit Azamuki. His design emphasizes the duality of the character, using sharp, angular lines and a dark color palette to convey the transition from a cunning criminal to a malevolent supernatural force, a visual storytelling approach that was well-received by players for its thematic consistency.
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