Konda, Lord of Eiganjo

Konda, Lord of Eiganjo was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set drew heavily from Japanese folklore and Shinto mythology, centering on a war between the spirit realm and the mortal plane. Konda serves as the central antagonist of the storyline, depicted as a ruler whose desperate attempt to achieve immortality by stealing a divine entity’s soul triggers the destructive conflict that defines the block.

The card was illustrated by Japanese artist Katsunori Shibata, who utilized a traditional yet bold aesthetic to capture Konda's regal and martial presence. As a legendary creature card, it was designed to function as a powerful centerpiece for white-aligned decks, emphasizing durability through its indestructible keyword. While initially received as a flavor-rich representation of the set's primary villain, its high mana cost and specific limitations meant it saw limited play in competitive tournament formats compared to other legendary cards of its era.