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. The set focused on the ongoing conflict in the Kamigawa plane, drawing heavily from Japanese mythology and feudal history. As a creature card representing a samurai bound by duty, it serves as a mechanical reflection of the set’s bushido keyword, which grants bonuses to creatures engaged in combat.
The card was illustrated by Carl Critchlow, a long-time contributor to the game known for his distinctively gritty and textured style. Critchlow was tasked with depicting the somber, honorable aesthetic of the Kamigawa warriors. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility creature for limited play environments, valued for its ability to grow in power through its bushido mechanic as the game progressed.
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