Unnatural Speed
Champions of Kamigawa 197 • common
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 197
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Target creature gains haste until end of turn.
"How can we hope to match the speed of lightning? The fury of storms? The power of mountains? The answer is simple. We cannot. I advise against this war."— Sensei Hisoka, letter to Lord Konda
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Unnatural Speed was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion, the first set in a block heavily inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore. As a common instant, it was designed to provide players with a low-cost, tactical combat trick, allowing a creature to gain haste unexpectedly. This mechanic reflects the set's emphasis on speed and spiritual manifestations, grounding the card within the frantic, fast-paced flavor of the Kamigawan plane.
The artwork was provided by Wayne Reynolds, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and action-oriented compositions within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Reynolds focused on conveying a sense of kinetic energy and urgency, utilizing his signature high-contrast style to depict the chaotic surge of power characteristic of the set's aggressive red spells. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece, serving its purpose as a reliable, if functional, tool for limited play environments.
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