Ryusei, the Falling Star
Champions of Kamigawa 185 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 185
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Nottsuo
- Market price
- $1.26
What it does
Flying
When Ryusei dies, it deals 5 damage to each creature without flying.
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
Ryusei, the Falling Star was introduced in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set drew heavily on Japanese folklore and mythology, introducing a cycle of legendary Dragon Spirits that served as cornerstones of the block's narrative and gameplay mechanics. The card was designed to represent one of the celestial guardians of the Kamigawa plane, embodying themes of spiritual power and elemental wrath.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Carl Critchlow, who utilized a distinct, stylized approach to depict the dragon’s descent. Critchlow’s design emphasizes the creature's ethereal nature and imposing scale, capturing the intensity of its signature ability to deal damage to non-flying creatures upon its death. The card became a notable inclusion in dragon-themed decks and remains a recognizable piece of Kamigawa’s legacy, valued for both its thematic resonance and its utility in specific battlefield scenarios.
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