Indebted Samurai
Betrayers of Kamigawa 9 • uncommon
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 9
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $1.21
What it does
Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
Whenever a Samurai you control dies, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
"Forgive me, Saburo. I could not save you. But your blade will not rest in my hand."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Indebted Samurai was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in a world inspired by feudal Japanese mythology, the card reflects the set's central themes of conflict and shifting loyalties during the Kami War. Its game mechanics, which grant the creature a power boost when a creature is put into a graveyard, were designed to capture the flavor of a warrior fueled by the loss of their comrades on the battlefield.
The card's striking illustration was created by artist Daren Bader, who has contributed extensively to the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic. His design choices emphasize the grim, disciplined nature of the samurai archetype within the Kamigawa setting, utilizing a visual palette that aligns with the set's dark, atmospheric tone. Upon release, the card was regarded as a thematic staple for white-aligned aggressive decks, specifically those focusing on the Bushido keyword that defined the expansion's tactical identity.
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