Thief of Hope
Champions of Kamigawa 147 • uncommon
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 147
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Greg Hildebrandt
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, target opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
Soulshift 2 (When this creature dies, you may return target Spirit card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to your hand.)
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
Thief of Hope was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set drew heavy inspiration from Japanese folklore and mythology, introducing a spirit-themed world where the boundary between the material realm and the spirit world was thin. Mechanically, the card was designed to support the 'Arcane' spell synergy and 'Spiritcraft' triggers, which rewarded players for casting Spirit or Arcane cards throughout the game.
The card’s haunting illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Moeller, who is well known in the community for his distinct, expressive style. In designing the Thief of Hope, Moeller leaned into the ethereal and predatory nature of the Kamigawa spirits, aiming to evoke a sense of draining vitality. Upon its release, the card was well-regarded by players for its efficiency in Limited formats and its integral role in the aggressive Spirit-tribal decks that defined the Kamigawa block environment.
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