Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty 144 • uncommon
- Set
- Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
- Collector number
- 144
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Johannes Voss
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
First strike
At the beginning of your end step, you may pay 1 generic mana. When you do, Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars deals X damage to target player or planeswalker, where X is the number of Shrines you control.
It seeks those consumed with rage and offers burning blades.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars was released in 2022 as part of the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents a return to the plane of Kamigawa, a setting previously explored in 2004 that blended traditional Japanese mythology with modern, high-tech science fiction. This particular cycle of cards depicts shrine spirits, or 'go-shintai', that serve as physical vessels for divine entities, bridging the gap between the ancient, spiritual past of the plane and its neon-soaked future.
The artwork was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, who adopted a vibrant, ethereal aesthetic to capture the Shinto-inspired nature of the spirits. By incorporating distinct geometric shapes and flowing energy, the design emphasizes the creature's role as a manifestation of both war and divinity. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players as a centerpiece for 'Shrine' tribal decks, becoming a key utility card in the Commander format for its ability to generate incremental advantage through its triggered ability.
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