Matsu-Tribe Birdstalker
Saviors of Kamigawa 137 • common
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 137
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, tap that creature and it doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
green mana: This creature gains reach until end of turn. (It can block creatures with flying.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Matsu-Tribe Birdstalker on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Matsu-Tribe Birdstalker was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa set, the final installment of the Kamigawa block for Magic: The Gathering. Inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore, the set centered on a fractured spirit world and the conflict between mortal tribes and kami. The Birdstalker represents the Matsu tribe, a group of archers integrated into the forest-dwelling culture of the region, designed to showcase the unique mechanics of the set, specifically the hand-size-dependent power shifts thematic to Saviors.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the early development of Magic: The Gathering. Rush employed his characteristic painterly style to depict the archer in a stoic, defensive stance, emphasizing the creature's connection to the flora of the Kamigawa forests. Upon release, the card was received as a functional utility piece within the Limited environment, valued primarily for its reach and thematic contribution to the green color identity of the Kamigawa setting.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Matsu-Tribe Birdstalker
Matsu-Tribe Birdstalker is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Saviors of Kamigawa 137 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Matsu-Tribe Birdstalker on collecto.rs?
Matsu-Tribe Birdstalker doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Matsu-Tribe Birdstalker?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Matsu-Tribe Birdstalker catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Matsu-Tribe Birdstalker is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
