Guardian Kirin
Modern Horizons 2 15 • common
- Set
- Modern Horizons 2
- Collector number
- 15
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Anastasia Ovchinnikova
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Flying
Whenever another creature you control dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Followed the kirin— Ojutai expression meaning "died a hero's death"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Guardian Kirin was released in 2021 as part of the Modern Horizons 2 set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Wizards of the Coast designed this set specifically to introduce new cards directly into the Modern format, bypassing the standard Standard-legal rotation. As an uncommon creature, the card draws inspiration from the ethereal, mythical Kirin creatures found in East Asian folklore, which are traditionally depicted as benevolent, chimerical beings that signify prosperity and serenity.
The card’s visual design is the work of illustrator Wisnu Tan, who utilized a delicate, celestial aesthetic to capture the Kirin’s essence. Tan focused on light-filled, airy brushwork to emphasize the creature’s divine nature, aligning with the card's function as a defensive, protective spirit within the game’s mechanics. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, utility-focused piece, appreciated by players for its synergy within enchantment-themed decks rather than as a centerpiece for competitive tournament play.
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