Godo, Bandit Warlord
Champions of Kamigawa 169 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 169
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $1.25
What it does
When Godo enters, you may search your library for an Equipment card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Whenever Godo attacks for the first time each turn, untap it and all Samurai you control. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Godo, Bandit Warlord was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa set, the first installment in a block heavily inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore. Within the lore of the plane, Godo serves as a ruthless leader of the Ogre clans, characterized by his relentless pursuit of artifacts and conquest. His design reflects the 'legendary' emphasis of the set, positioning him as a powerful tribal commander whose ability to tutor for specific equipment cards mirrors his greedy, treasure-seeking nature.
The artwork for the card was provided by Vance Kovacs, who utilized a rugged, textured style to emphasize the character's status as a bandit warlord. The design was received with significant interest by the player base, particularly within the Commander format, where his ability to immediately fetch and equip a weapon like Batterskull or Hammer of Nazahn made him a staple presence at the table. Over time, he has become a foundational card for mono-red players who favor explosive, equipment-focused strategies.
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