Minamo Sightbender
Betrayers of Kamigawa 41 • uncommon
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 41
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Luca Zontini
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
X mana, tap: Target creature with power X or less can't be blocked this turn.
Woven from threads of the spirit world, the mistcloak rendered its wearer invisible, but quickly fell to tatters.
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
Minamo Sightbender was released in early 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set shifted the narrative focus of the Kamigawa block toward the escalating conflict between the physical world and the spirit realm, introducing mechanics that emphasized mana manipulation and character utility. The card reflects the set's broader design philosophy, which sought to integrate Japanese mythological aesthetics with functional, creature-focused gameplay mechanics.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Daren Bader. In his design for the Sightbender, Bader sought to evoke the fluid, mystical atmosphere of the Minamo school—a legendary academy for water mages situated within the region. Upon its release, the card was noted for its specific utility in limited play environments, serving as a tactical tool for players to manipulate battlefield positioning and combat outcomes through its tap-related ability.
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