Reki, the History of Kamigawa
Saviors of Kamigawa 142 • rare
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 142
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Edward P. Beard, Jr.
- Market price
- $16.35
What it does
Whenever you cast a legendary spell, draw a card.
"After his death, monks spent ten years transcribing the tattoos from Reki's body and gathering stories from those who spoke with him. Thus the volume you hold was written."— *The History of Kamigawa*
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
Reki, the History of Kamigawa was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa expansion, the third and final set in the Kamigawa block for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to highlight the set's central theme of legendary permanents, a mechanical focus that encouraged players to build decks around unique, named characters rather than generic units. Set in a world heavily inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore, the card reflects the aesthetic shift toward Shinto-influenced high fantasy that defined the block.
The artwork for the card was illustrated by Glen Angus, a prolific artist for the game during this era known for his distinct, painterly approach to fantasy creatures and figures. In depicting Reki, Angus sought to capture the character's role as a scholarly chronicler of the realm's long and often violent history. Upon release, the card became a staple for players focusing on legendary-themed strategies, eventually finding a dedicated following in the Commander format, where its ability to provide card advantage based on legendary spells remains highly relevant.
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