Meishin, the Mind Cage
Saviors of Kamigawa 44 • rare
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 44
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Thomas Gianni
- Market price
- $1.97
What it does
All creatures get -X/-0, where X is the number of cards in your hand.
It's dangerous indeed to be lost in someone else's thoughts.
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
Meishin, the Mind Cage was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa set, the final installment of the Kamigawa block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to explore the Japanese-inspired mythology of the plane of Kamigawa, specifically focusing on the intersection of the spirit world and the mortal realm. This card was conceptualized as a rare blue enchantment, intended to represent the powerful and stifling influence of the spirit Meishin on the battlefield.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Heather Hudson, who was tasked with visualizing a character that felt both ethereal and imposing. Her design emphasizes the theme of the 'mind cage' through fluid, abstract shapes and a restrained color palette that fits the set’s broader aesthetic of mystical isolation. Upon release, the card was received as a niche but flavorful control piece, appreciated more by players interested in the unique mechanical themes of the Kamigawa block than by those focused on the competitive tournament meta of the era.
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