Kami of the Painted Road
Champions of Kamigawa 23 • common
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 23
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, this creature gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.
In ancient times, precepts of kami law were inscribed onto bridges as a gesture of respect. During the war, humans regarded them as warnings of where not to travel.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Kami of the Painted Road was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion, the first set in the Kamigawa block. The set was heavily inspired by Japanese mythology and Shinto folklore, marking a distinct departure from the high-fantasy Western themes that dominated Magic: The Gathering at the time. As a white common-rarity creature, this card was designed to support the set's unique mechanics, specifically the 'Soulshift' ability which allowed players to return spirit cards from their graveyard to their hand, reflecting the cyclical nature of spirits in Japanese culture.
The card features artwork by Ron Spencer, a prolific illustrator who has contributed hundreds of pieces to the game since its early years. Spencer is known for his dynamic, often gritty aesthetic, and here he portrays the Kami as a spectral, ethereal entity navigating the landscapes of Kamigawa. While the card is a functional piece intended for limited play environments, it is remembered by players primarily for its atmospheric art and its contribution to the niche tribal themes that defined the Kamigawa block's unconventional identity.
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