Magic: The Gathering

Initiate of Blood // Goka the Unjust

The List CHK-173 • uncommon

Set: The List
Collector number: CHK-173
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Carl Critchlow
Market price: $0.17

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Lore

Why it matters

This double-faced card from the original Kamigawa block features Initiate of Blood, which transforms into Goka the Unjust once its flip condition is met. It is a quintessential example of the unique "flip" mechanic introduced in the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa set, representing the thematic transformation of mortal beings into powerful legends.

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What it does

tap: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature that was dealt damage this turn. When that creature dies this turn, flip this creature.

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Initiate of Blood was originally released in the 2004 Magic: The Gathering expansion Champions of Kamigawa, a set heavily inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology. The card features a double-faced design transformation mechanic that allows the Initiate of Blood to evolve into the more formidable Goka the Unjust, representing the thematic corruption and power escalation central to the set's narrative arc.

The artwork was provided by fantasy illustrator Carl Critchlow, whose work for Wizards of the Coast is characterized by a distinct, rugged style that leans into the grotesque elements of creature design. In the context of The List, which reprints older cards with their original set symbols and frames to preserve historical flavor, this version serves as a functional artifact for players interested in the unique mechanics that defined the Kamigawa block during its mid-2000s debut.

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