Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked
Champions of Kamigawa 186 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 186
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Dave Allsop
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
As Shimatsu enters, sacrifice any number of permanents. Shimatsu enters with that many +1/+1 counters on it.
Their dominion over dark and destructive forces twisted the oni into beings of pure malevolence.
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
Shimatsu the Bloodcloaked was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion, the first set in a block inspired heavily by Japanese folklore and mythology. Within the game's lore, the card represents an Oni, a fearsome spirit or demon, reflecting the set's central conflict between the spirit world and the mortal realm. Mechanically, it serves as a high-risk, high-reward creature that requires the player to sacrifice other permanents upon entering the battlefield to determine its power and toughness.
The card’s striking visual style was crafted by artist Dave Allsop, a prominent illustrator known for his contributions to dark fantasy and horror aesthetics within the trading card game community. Allsop’s design emphasizes a grotesque, imposing figure cloaked in visceral, flowing textures, effectively capturing the volatile and destructive nature of the character. Upon release, the card became a notable example of the set's experimental design philosophy, though it remained a niche choice for players focusing on aggressive, resource-sacrificing strategies.
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