Genju of the Realm
Betrayers of Kamigawa 151 • rare
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 151
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana blue mana black mana red mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black · Green · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $4.49
What it does
Enchant land
2 generic mana: Enchanted land becomes a legendary 8/12 Spirit creature with trample until end of turn. It's still a land.
When enchanted land is put into a graveyard, you may return Genju of the Realm from your graveyard to your hand.
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
Released in the 2005 Magic: The Gathering set Betrayers of Kamigawa, the Genju of the Realm belongs to a cycle of legendary enchantments inspired by Japanese mythology. The design team sought to capture the essence of the kami—the spirits of the Kamigawa plane—by creating enchantments that could animate themselves into powerful land-based avatars. This specific card represents the culmination of that cycle, designed as a five-color rare that rewards players for building decks with a diverse mana base.
The artwork was commissioned from Scott M. Fischer, a longtime contributor to the game known for his vibrant, expressive style. Fischer was tasked with illustrating a creature that felt both ephemeral and grounded, resulting in a swirling, draconic manifestation emerging from the landscape. Upon release, the card was received as a fascinating 'build-around' mechanic, though its strict mana requirement made it a more niche inclusion in competitive tournament play compared to its monocolored counterparts.
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