Shisato, Whispering Hunter
Champions of Kamigawa 242 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 242
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- John Bolton
- Market price
- $0.52
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice a Snake.
Whenever Shisato deals combat damage to a player, that player skips their next untap step.
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
Shisato, Whispering Hunter was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was heavily influenced by Japanese mythology and folklore, introducing players to the plane of Kamigawa, a world defined by the conflict between the physical realm and the spiritual spirit world. As a legendary snake warrior, Shisato reflects the set's focus on creature-type synergy and the recurring mechanic of sacrificing creatures to sustain powerful effects.
The card was illustrated by Japanese artist Ittoku, who contributed several pieces to the set. His design for Shisato captures the predatory, stealthy nature of the Orochi, the snake-folk of Kamigawa, using intricate patterns and a focus on the creature's menacing gaze. Upon its release, Shisato was noted for its unique ability to restrict an opponent's land development, making it a distinct, if niche, card within the tactical environment of the era's competitive play.
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