Magic: The Gathering

Patron of the Kitsune

Betrayers of Kamigawa 19 • rare

Set: Betrayers of Kamigawa
Collector number: 19
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana white mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Ben Thompson
Market price: $1.66

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$1.66market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$1.55 – $1.66 over the tracked period

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What it does

Fox offering (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant by sacrificing a Fox and paying the difference in mana costs between this and the sacrificed Fox. Mana cost includes color.)

Whenever a creature attacks, you may gain 1 life.

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Patron of the Kitsune was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the Japanese-inspired folklore of the Kamigawa plane, specifically the conflict between the mortals and the spirit world. This card belongs to a cycle of legendary spirits known as the Patrons, which were designed to feature a unique mechanic that allowed them to be sacrificed to reduce the cost of playing creatures of a specific subtype from one's hand.

The card was illustrated by Ben Thompson, who sought to capture the ethereal and benevolent nature of the fox-spirit archetype central to the Kitsune culture within the game. The design emphasizes the creature's connection to life-gain mechanics, rewarding the player for the simple act of attacking. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its high mana cost and niche utility, primarily finding a home in tribal-themed decks focused on fox creatures rather than competitive tournament play.

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