Samurai of the Pale Curtain
Champions of Kamigawa 43 • uncommon
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 43
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.43
What it does
Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
If a permanent would be put into a graveyard, exile it instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Samurai of the Pale Curtain was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to explore a world heavily inspired by Japanese mythology and history, marking a significant thematic departure from the high fantasy tropes that had dominated the game previously. This card specifically embodies the Bushido mechanic, a key gameplay feature of the set that grants bonuses to samurai creatures when they engage in combat, reinforcing the cultural flavor of the Kamigawa plane.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Christopher Moeller, a prominent figure in the game’s artistic history known for his distinct, painterly style. Moeller aimed to capture the ethereal and disciplined nature of the samurai within the context of the setting's spirit-filled environment. Upon release, the card became a staple in aggressive white decks due to its ability to exile creatures that would otherwise move to the graveyard, proving to be a highly effective tactical tool in the competitive environment of the mid-2000s.
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