Magic: The Gathering

Kuon, Ogre Ascendant // Kuon's Essence

Saviors of Kamigawa 78 • rare

Set: Saviors of Kamigawa
Collector number: 78
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: black mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Hideaki Takamura
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$1.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$1.13 – $1.16 over the tracked period

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Why it matters

As a key figure from the Saviors of Kamigawa set, this card showcases the unique "flip" mechanic that transforms a legendary creature into a powerful enchantment upon meeting specific sacrifice conditions. The artwork by Hideaki Takamura reflects the set's deep roots in Japanese mythology, making it a sought-after piece for players and collectors interested in the distinct flavor and mechanics of the Kamigawa plane.

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What it does

At the beginning of the end step, if three or more creatures died this turn, flip Kuon.

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Provenance

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Kuon, Ogre Ascendant was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa set, the final installment of the Kamigawa block for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the Japanese-inspired folklore and spirit world of the plane of Kamigawa, introducing 'flip' cards that represented the transformation of legendary figures into more powerful spirits or artifacts. Kuon depicts a malevolent ogre who, through the sacrifice of followers, ascends into a more potent state of being.

The card was illustrated by Hideaki Takamura, whose work helped define the dark, mystical aesthetic of the set. Takamura’s design emphasizes the gruesome transformation process, capturing the duality between the corporeal ogre and its ethereal essence. Upon release, the card was noted for its unique mechanical design, which forced a sacrifice-heavy playstyle, making it a polarizing but memorable staple for players exploring the graveyard-centric themes prevalent in that era of the game.

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