Kodama of the South Tree
Champions of Kamigawa 223 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 223
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Ron Spears
- Market price
- $0.75
What it does
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, each other creature you control gets +1/+1 and gains trample until end of turn.
"The monks of the South Tree had always reveled beneath their kodama's friendly gaze. During the Kami War, this gaze became fierce and full of hate."— "Poem of the Five Trees"
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
Kodama of the South Tree was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was deeply inspired by Japanese folklore and Shinto mythology, marking a significant departure from the European-medieval fantasy themes that had dominated the game's previous releases. The card represents a powerful spirit creature, intended to showcase the game's mechanics regarding the 'Spirit' and 'Arcane' subtypes that were central to the set's unique strategic identity.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the history of Magic: The Gathering known for his iconic portrayals of elemental and mystical forces. Rush sought to capture the towering, ancient presence of a forest deity, utilizing a palette and style that emphasized the organic, overgrown aesthetic of the Kamigawa plane. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid mid-range powerhouse, valued by players for its ability to bolster the board state when multiple spirits were brought into play.
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