Ryusei, the Falling Star
Archenemy 45 • rare
- Set
- Archenemy
- Collector number
- 45
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Nottsuo
- Market price
- $1.07
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 originally released in the 2004 expansion Champions of Kamigawa, drawing thematic inspiration from Japanese mythology and the folklore of spirits known as kami. As a legendary dragon spirit, the card was designed to embody the themes of the Kamigawa plane, emphasizing the interaction between spirit creatures and death triggers. The artwork, illustrated by Kev Walker, captures the dragon’s descent with a dramatic, kinetic style characteristic of his work during this period, aiming to visually represent its destructive impact upon touching the ground.
The card was later reprinted in the 2010 Archenemy set, which featured preconstructed decks designed for a unique multiplayer format. In this context, Ryusei functioned as a board-clearing utility piece meant to punish opponents for overextending their creatures. While the card is often remembered for its specific mechanics, its legacy is tied to the broader experimental design era of the mid-2000s, where Magic: The Gathering developers prioritized setting-specific flavor and top-down design narratives.
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