Iwamori of the Open Fist
Betrayers of Kamigawa 130 • rare
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $0.56
What it does
Trample
When Iwamori enters, each opponent may put a legendary creature card from their hand onto the battlefield.
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
Iwamori of the Open Fist was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the ongoing conflict between the mortal realm and the spirit world in the Japanese-inspired Kamigawa plane. This card was designed as a legendary creature, reflecting the set's emphasis on high-profile figures within the established lore, representing an honorable but flawed leader tasked with protecting his people during a time of immense spiritual upheaval.
The artwork for the card was provided by the artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in the visual development of the game. His illustration captures the stoic and formidable presence of the character, emphasizing the traditional aesthetic choices present throughout the Kamigawa block. Upon its release, Iwamori was noted for its unique 'enters-the-battlefield' drawback, which forces its controller to allow an opponent to put a legendary creature from their hand onto the battlefield, a mechanic designed to balance its high power and toughness for its mana cost.
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