Homura, Human Ascendant // Homura's Essence
Saviors of Kamigawa 103 • rare
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 103
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $4.03
What it does
Homura can't block.
When Homura dies, return it to the battlefield flipped.
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
Homura, Human Ascendant was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents a pivotal narrative moment in the Kamigawa block, which drew heavy inspiration from Japanese mythology and history. Within the story, Homura is a legendary warrior who sacrifices himself to ascend into a spirit form, a mechanic captured by the card's double-faced design that forces the creature to die before returning as a powerful enchantment.
The card was illustrated by Greg Staples, whose work is known for its moody, atmospheric rendering of high-fantasy figures. Staples employed a dramatic visual style to contrast the fiery, human warrior on the front face with the ethereal, golden spirit essence on the back. Upon its release, the card received moderate attention from players for its unique transformation trigger, serving as a signature example of the innovative, albeit mechanically complex, design philosophy that defined the Kamigawa expansion.
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