Sideswipe
Champions of Kamigawa 187 • uncommon
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 187
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ron Spears
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
You may change any targets of target Arcane spell.
Hisoka's wizards struggled for years to master the art of redirection that came so naturally to the shamans of Ganzan Pass.
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
Sideswipe was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced a top-down design philosophy centered on Japanese mythology and folklore, shifting the game's aesthetic away from high-fantasy tropes toward a more distinct, culturally grounded narrative. This card, a red instant, reflects the set's emphasis on fast-paced combat interactions and the specific mechanical focus on the 'Arcane' spell subtype.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Paolo Parente, a renowned artist known for his gritty, industrial, and dynamic style. Parente’s contribution to the set helped define the visual identity of Kamigawa’s red cards, focusing on movement and tactical impact. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed as a niche utility tool, appreciated by players for its efficiency in Limited formats rather than as a centerpiece for competitive Constructed play.
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