Sakashima the Impostor
Saviors of Kamigawa 53 • rare
- Set
- Saviors of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 53
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- rk post
- Market price
- $18.06
What it does
You may have Sakashima the Impostor enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except its name is Sakashima the Impostor, it's legendary in addition to its other types, and it has "2 generic mana blue mana blue mana: Return Sakashima the Impostor to its owner's hand at the beginning of the next end step."
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
Sakashima the Impostor was released in 2005 as part of the Saviors of Kamigawa set, the final installment of the Kamigawa block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set within a world deeply inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore, the card depicts a legendary shape-shifter capable of mimicking the appearance and abilities of others. The set was designed to emphasize the theme of 'hand size' as a mechanic, though Sakashima stood out for its unique ability to copy creatures while maintaining its own name, a deviation from the traditional legend rule at the time.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who sought to capture the fluidity and deceptive nature of the character through swirling forms and an ethereal, shifting color palette. The card was well-received by players for its tactical versatility in Commander and other casual formats, becoming a staple for those looking to replicate powerful legendary creatures on the battlefield. It remains a notable example of the creative flexibility inherent in the Kamigawa block's design philosophy.
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