Kokusho, the Evening Star
Secret Lair Drop 1528 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1528
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Erol Otus
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying
When Kokusho dies, each opponent loses 5 life. You gain life equal to the life lost this way.
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
Kokusho, the Evening Star was first introduced in the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa expansion, representing one of the five legendary Dragon Spirits central to the set's Japanese-inspired mythology. The card quickly became a staple in Commander and other eternal formats due to its powerful ability to drain life from opponents upon death, solidifying its status as a marquee creature within the game's history.
This specific iteration, numbered 1528, was released as part of a 2022 Secret Lair drop titled 'Special Guest: Yoji Shinkawa.' The artwork was provided by renowned illustrator Yoji Shinkawa, best known for his distinct, minimalist ink-wash style featured throughout the Metal Gear Solid series. The design choice was intended to pay homage to the creature's Japanese origins, with players and collectors praising the evocative, fluid brushwork that stands in contrast to traditional fantasy illustrations.
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