Magic: The Gathering

Radiant Kavu

Planeshift 120 • rare

Set: Planeshift
Collector number: 120
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: red mana green mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green · Red · White
Artist: Ron Spencer
Market price: $0.31

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Market

What it's worth

$0.31market price via TCGplayer · Aug 22, 2026$0.30 – $0.34 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from its set, the Radiant Kavu represents a distinct slice of gaming history that many players seek to preserve. Its presence on the table serves as a unique tactical element, making it a meaningful addition for those who enjoy gathering foundational pieces from this particular collection.

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Card face

What it does

red mana green mana white mana: Prevent all combat damage blue creatures and black creatures would deal this turn.

When angered or frightened, it protects itself with a burst of blinding light.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Radiant Kavu was released in the 2001 Magic: The Gathering set Planeshift, the second expansion in the Invasion block. During this era of the game, the creative team focused heavily on the planar conflict between the forces of Yawgmoth and the coalition of Dominaria. The Kavu, as a species, were designed as ancient, beast-like creatures awakened from their slumber to serve as living weapons against the Phyrexians, embodying the desperate, primal response of a world under siege.

The card illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in Magic's visual history known for his bold, high-contrast style. In designing the Radiant Kavu, Rush utilized vibrant colors and exaggerated anatomy to convey the creature's elemental nature and its ability to harness the light of the sun for combat advantage. Upon release, the card was received as a solid utility creature within the aggressive red-white deck archetypes that defined the Invasion block's competitive landscape.

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About

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