Magic: The Gathering

Ronin Houndmaster

Champions of Kamigawa 184 • common

Set: Champions of Kamigawa
Collector number: 184
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Edward P. Beard, Jr.
Market price: $0.27

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$0.27market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.10 – $0.27 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within this series, the Ronin Houndmaster represents the core thematic building blocks of its set, offering players a practical way to integrate creature-based pressure into their strategy. Its role as a reliable contributor makes it a quintessential piece for those looking to capture the spirit of its specific world-building source material.

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Card face

What it does

Haste

Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)

Some samurai fell so far out of grace that only dogs would keep them company.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ronin Houndmaster was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set drew heavily from Japanese mythology and folklore, shifting the game's aesthetic toward the sengoku period. As a common creature card, it was designed to flesh out the tribal synergies of the set, specifically supporting the Human and Samurai creature types that defined the Kamigawa block's mechanical identity.

The card's illustration was crafted by artist Ron Spencer, a veteran contributor to the game known for his dynamic and occasionally visceral style. In this piece, Spencer captures a ronin accompanied by his canine companion, emphasizing the bond between the masterless warrior and his beast. The art was well-received by players for its grounded, atmospheric depiction of the wandering ronin archetype, fitting seamlessly into the gritty, folklore-inspired world of the set.

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