Shinka Gatekeeper
Betrayers of Kamigawa 117 • common
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, it deals that much damage to you.
"Understanding is not a virtue of the ogre. Do not seek to reason your way into Shinka Keep."— Kiku, Night's Flower
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shinka Gatekeeper was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in a plane inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology, the card represents the tactical military forces protecting the mountain stronghold of Shinka. Its design reflects the set's central mechanical themes, specifically the focus on legendary creatures and the interaction between aggressive red-aligned creatures and the game's combat state.
The card was illustrated by the artist Pete Venters, a prolific contributor to the game's early aesthetic. Venters utilized a bold, dramatic style to capture the imposing nature of the gatekeeper, emphasizing the fiery, mountainous environment of Shinka. Upon its release, the card was viewed primarily as a functional limited-format tool, valued for its ability to punish opponents who relied on creatures with lower toughness, fitting well within the aggressive red archetypes of the era.
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