Infernal Kirin
Saviors of Kamigawa 72 • rare
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 72
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $2.47
What it does
Flying
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, target player reveals their hand and discards all cards with that spell's mana value.
The kirin bellowed—an echoing, twisted parody of its once-inspirational call.
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
The Infernal Kirin was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a cycle of legendary creatures representing the spirits of the Kamigawa plane, the Kirin were designed to reflect the set's unique focus on hand size mechanics. The card was crafted to reward players for manipulating their own hand to match the converted mana cost of spells played by opponents, a thematic nod to the divine and ethereal nature of these creatures within the Japanese-inspired lore.
The artwork was provided by Carl Critchlow, a long-time contributor to the game known for his distinctive, painterly style. For the Infernal Kirin, Critchlow aimed to depict a dark, mystical manifestation of death, utilizing a palette of bruised purples and blacks to contrast with the more ethereal representations of other Kirin in the cycle. Upon its debut, the card was viewed primarily as a niche tactical piece, appreciated more for its atmospheric design and unique interaction with mana costs than for competitive dominance in high-level tournament play.
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