Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
Betrayers of Kamigawa 17 • rare
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $4.10
What it does
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
tap: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage this turn, that damage is dealt to Opal-Eye instead.
1 generic mana white mana: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to Opal-Eye this turn.
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
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set shifted the narrative focus toward the internal conflicts of the Kamigawa plane, specifically the betrayal of the ruling daimyo, Lord Konda. As a legendary creature, Opal-Eye represents the dedicated protector of the Konda palace, embodying the set's themes of spiritual warfare and traditional Japanese-inspired aesthetics.
The card illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in the visual identity of Magic: The Gathering. His depiction of the Yojimbo emphasizes the character's stoic, defensive role, utilizing the high-fantasy aesthetic common to the Kamigawa block. Upon its release, the card was recognized for its unique ability to redirect combat damage, a tactical mechanic that highlighted the card's narrative role as a selfless guardian within the game's evolving meta-strategy.
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