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 a block heavily inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore. The card reflects the set's central theme of the Spirit world, or Kami, blending traditional cultural motifs with the high-fantasy mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. Its design emphasizes the 'spiritshift' aesthetic that defined the visual language of the Kamigawa plane, intended to evoke a sense of ethereal, ephemeral presence within the game's broader universe.
The artwork was illustrated by Darrell Riche, who worked to capture the spectral nature of the Kami through flowing lines and a muted, atmospheric color palette. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, low-rarity common intended primarily for Limited play environments. While it did not alter the competitive landscape of the game, it remains a notable example of the set's commitment to immersive world-building and the distinctive, artistic direction overseen by the design team during this period.
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