Yosei, the Morning Star
Champions of Kamigawa 50 • rare
- Set
- Champions of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Hiro Izawa
- Market price
- $2.75
What it does
Flying
When Yosei dies, target player skips their next untap step. Tap up to five target permanents that player controls.
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
Yosei, the Morning Star was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was inspired by Japanese mythology and folklore, and Yosei was designed as a cycle of five legendary Dragon Spirits representing the five colors of the game. These creatures were intended to embody the mystical essence of the Shinto-influenced plane of Kamigawa, serving as powerful mythic figures within the set's narrative.
The card was illustrated by Hideaki Takamura, whose artistic direction emphasized the ethereal and imposing nature of the spirits. By depicting Yosei with fluid, serpentine forms and a luminous presence, Takamura helped solidify the iconic visual identity of the Kamigawa dragons. Upon its release, the card received significant attention from competitive players for its ability to impact the board state upon its death, becoming a staple in various control and midrange strategies throughout its tenure in tournament play.
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