Seizan, Perverter of Truth
Champions of Kamigawa 143 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 143
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $2.00
What it does
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player loses 2 life and draws two cards.
"If you would taste the wisdom of the oni, be prepared to salt it with your blood."— Kiku, Night's Flower
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Seizan, Perverter of Truth was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set drew heavily on Japanese folklore and mythology, signaling a thematic shift for the game toward a distinct, East Asian-inspired aesthetic. The card represents a demon from the Kamigawa plane, designed to embody the set's cycle of high-risk, high-reward mechanics that reflected the volatile nature of the spirits in that narrative arc.
The card was illustrated by the artist Dave Dorman, a figure well known in the fantasy and science fiction art community for his atmospheric, painterly style. Dorman crafted Seizan with a dark, imposing presence that visually communicated the card's ability to force players to draw cards at the cost of their life points. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion in group-play formats, where its symmetric draw effect often influenced the social dynamics of the game table.
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