Kami of False Hope
Betrayers of Kamigawa 10 • common
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 10
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Daren Bader
- Market price
- $1.94
What it does
Sacrifice this creature: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.
"Across the rift of battle, a bridge of gossamer. And for one moment, it holds."— Snow-Fur, kitsune poet
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Kami of False Hope was introduced in the 2005 Magic: The Gathering set Betrayers of Kamigawa, the second installment of the Kamigawa block. The set was heavily influenced by Japanese folklore and Shinto mythology, exploring a spiritual realm where the mortal world of Kamigawa collided with the spirit world of the Kami. This card depicts a small, ephemeral spirit designed to reflect the set's themes of sacrifice and interaction with the spirit domain, serving as a tactical defensive tool for white-aligned decks.
The artwork was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who sought to capture the ethereal and slightly unsettling nature of the Kami spirits. His design leans into the thematic aesthetic of the block, emphasizing light, formless shapes that feel both protective and inherently deceptive. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion in competitive formats for its ability to stall aggressive strategies, cementing its reputation as a subtle but highly effective piece of utility in the game's history.
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