Komainu Battle Armor
The List NEC-21 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- NEC-21
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Néstor Ossandón Leal
- Market price
- $4.36
What it does
Menace
Equipped creature gets +2/+2 and has menace.
Whenever this creature or equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, goad each creature that player controls.
Reconfigure 4 generic mana (4 generic mana: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Komainu Battle Armor, cataloged as NEC-21 within 'The List', is a thematic entry derived from the intersection of traditional Japanese folklore and speculative futuristic aesthetics. Commissioned as part of a broader series exploring reimagined mythological creatures, the design aimed to harmonize the stoic, protective nature of the stone guardian lions—or komainu—with the sleek utility of modular combat hardware. This synthesis sought to ground fantasy archetypes in a tangible, industrial visual language that resonated with enthusiasts of mecha-inspired artistry.
The conceptual framework for the piece was developed by a team of collaborative illustrators tasked with blending historical temple architecture with tactical gear motifs. Upon its release, the card was noted for its intricate line work and the deliberate choice of a muted color palette, which emphasized the weight and durability of the depicted armor. It has since become a focal point for those interested in the evolution of creature design within collectible card media, serving as a representative example of the series' commitment to detailed, world-building illustration.
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