Hearth Kami
Champions of Kamigawa 171 • common
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 171
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Luca Zontini
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
X mana, Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target artifact with mana value X.
"Every treachery, great or small, begets a spirit that rages at the injustice. Given the opportunity, each will return that treachery to its owner tenfold."— Sensei Hisoka
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
Hearth Kami was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion, the first set in a block inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore. The card was designed to embody the Shinto concept of 'kami'—spirits inhabiting physical objects—specifically representing the hearth, a central element of the traditional Japanese home. Its mechanic, which allows it to sacrifice itself to destroy an artifact, reflects the protective and volatile nature of spirits associated with domestic fire.
The artwork was illustrated by Darrell Riche, who utilized a distinct visual style to capture the creature's ethereal yet grounded form. During the development of the set, the design team aimed to balance the block's focus on legendary permanents and enchantment-synergy with functional, flavorful creatures that could interact with the game's artifact-heavy environment. Upon release, Hearth Kami became a staple in limited formats and sideboards for its versatility and clear, thematic role within the Kamigawa setting.
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