Yomiji, Who Bars the Way
Betrayers of Kamigawa 30 • rare
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 30
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Hideaki Takamura
- Market price
- $1.54
What it does
Whenever a legendary permanent other than Yomiji is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return that card to its owner's hand.
"As I died, I rejoiced. I would see my family again. But then I woke up back on the battlefield. Back in Kamigawa. Back in hell."— Kenzo the Hardhearted
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
Yomiji, Who Bars the Way was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set explored the middle chapter of the Kamigawa block, a narrative-heavy expansion inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore. As a legendary spirit, Yomiji was designed to represent the protective and restrictive nature of thekami within the game's established lore, functioning as a disruptive force that punishes players for sending legendary permanents to the graveyard.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by the artist Stephen Tappin, who employed a detailed, ethereal style characteristic of the Kamigawa block's aesthetic. Tappin’s visual direction aimed to capture the imposing, supernatural essence of the legendary spirit. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility piece, often discussed for its ability to shift the tempo of games involving legendary-heavy decks, though it remained a more specialized inclusion rather than a staple of tournament play.
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