Sensei Golden-Tail
Champions of Kamigawa 44 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 44
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Stephen Tappin
- Market price
- $1.86
What it does
Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
1 generic mana white mana, tap: Put a training counter on target creature. That creature gains bushido 1 and becomes a Samurai in addition to its other creature types. Activate only as a sorcery.
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
Sensei Golden-Tail was introduced in the 2004 Magic: The Gathering set Champions of Kamigawa. This set drew deep inspiration from Japanese mythology and history, marking a significant thematic departure for the game at the time. The card represents a kitsune mentor, a figure central to the lore of the Kamigawa plane, where spirits and mortals coexist in a culture heavily influenced by samurai aesthetics and folklore.
The artwork was created by Christopher Rush, a legendary illustrator whose contributions defined the visual identity of early Magic: The Gathering. Rush utilized his signature style to convey the gravity and wisdom of the character, emphasizing the martial grace expected of a master instructor. Upon its release, the card was noted for its unique ability to grant the 'Bushido' keyword to other creatures, effectively translating the set's central samurai theme into mechanical gameplay.
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