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The Kamigawa block is the tenth block, consisting of the large expansion Champions of Kamigawa () and the two small expansions Betrayers of Kamigawa () and Saviors of Kamigawa (). The block came out in 2004-2005.^[1]^[2]

Sets

Description

The theme of this block is based on Japanese mythology. Nowadays, Mark Rosewater considers it a low point in block design.^[3]^[4]

Keywords introduced in this block: Bushido, Channel, Epic, Ninjutsu, Offering, Soulshift, Splice, Sweep.

Flip cards, arcane (the first sorcery and instant subtype), and shrine (the new enchantment subtype) appeared in this block.

Development codes

The development codenames for the sets of Kamigawa block were Earth, Wind and Fire. According to Mark Rosewater it was Blood, Sweat, and Tears, but R&D decided that they didn't want back-to-back large expansions with codenames both starting with "B".^[5] Blood, Sweat and Tears later would be used for the Battle for Zendikar block and part of the Shadows over Innistrad block.

Theme decks

Main article: Kamigawa block/Preconstructed theme decks

References

↑ Magic Arcana (April 08, 2004). "Announcement: The Kamigawa Block". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Mark Rosewater (June 17, 2013). "Modern Tales, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Mark Rosewater (October 31, 2014) "2004" Drive to Work
↑ Mark Rosewater (May 9, 2016). "Because Salt Makes Mistakes Taste Great". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
↑ Mark Rosewater (August 12, 2002). "Codename of the Game". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.

Kamigawa

Kamigawa block

Other sets

Kamigawa storyline

Publications	Kamigawa Cycle Outlaw: Champions of Kamigawa Heretic: Betrayers of Kamigawa Guardian: Saviors of Kamigawa The Kamigawa Vignettes Kamigawa: A Visual Novel Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (manga)

Locations	Towabara Plains Araba Towashi Eiganjo Castle Reito Minamo Otawara Oboro Takenuma Shizo Sokenzan Shinka Sokenzanshi Tendo Peaks Untaidake Jukai Boseiju Okina Go-Shintai Ancient Wars Boundless Vigor Hidden Cruelty Life's Origin Lost Wisdom Shared Purpose

Planeswalkers	Native Kaito Shizuki Tamiyo The Wanderer Visitors Ajani Goldmane Baltrice Elspeth Tirel Jace Beleren Leshrac Narset Nicol Bolas Ral Zarek Tezzeret

Kami	Adamaro Akuta All-Consuming Oni of Chaos Arashi Ayumi Azamuki Dragon Spirits Ao Atsushi Jugan Junji Kairi Keiga Kokusho Kura Ryusei Yosei Chisei He Who Hungers Hikari Himoto Hokori Horobi Ichiga Iname Jaraku Kaima Kakkazan Kataki Kira Kirin Dew Hinata Pipe Scale Silverbeard Thorn Kodama North Tree South Tree East Tree West Tree Center Tree Kyodai Kyoki Mochi Myojin Blooming Dawn Cleansing Fire Cryptic Dreams Grim Betrayal Infinite Rage Life’s Web Night’s Reach Roaring Blades Seeing Winds Towering Might O-Kagachi Oyobi Seizan Sekki Shorikai Towazu Urami Yomiji Yuki-Onna Yukora

Characters	Ashcoat Autumn-Tail Azami Ozu Azusa Ben-Ben Black-Nose Bright-Palm Chishiro Chiyo Choryu Dokai Dosan Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eiko Shizuki Eitoku Erayo Fumiko Godo Goka Golden-Tail Goro-Goro Greasefang Heiko Yamazaki Hidetsugu Higure Homura Iizuka Iki Hisoka Ink-Eyes Isamaru Isao Ishi-Ishi Isshin Kaseto Katsumasa Kenshi Sakashima Kentaro Kenzo Kiki-Jiki Kiku Kobo Kosei Kotori Kotose Light-Paws Maga Marrow-Gnawer Masako Meloku Michiko Konda Munetsugu Takeno Nagao Naomi Nashi Norika Yamazaki Pearl-Ear Raiyuu Reki Riko Risona Ryusaki Kumano Sachi Satoru Umezawa Satsuki Seitaro and Shujiro Yamazaki Seshiro Sharp-Ear Shigeki Shizuko Silk-Eyes Silver-Foot Sosuke Suzue Takeshi Konda Tameshi Tatsunari The Tail Brothers Tok-Tok Toshiro Umezawa Uramon Uyo Yoshimaru Yuriko Zo-Zu Secondary characters

Affiliations	Akki Asari Uprisers Budoka Clan Umezawa Dragon spirits Reckoners Hyozan Reckoners Imperials Kami Patron Kami Kitsune Living Historians Soratami Nezumi O-bakemono Oni Order of Jukai Orochi Saiba Futurists Samurai Sisters of Flesh and Spirit

Other	Great Battles of Kamigawa Kami War Mask of Night's Reach Merge gate Reality Chip Shadow Gate Shrines Tatsumasa That Which Was Taken

v t e Blocks

Ice Age Mirage Tempest Urza's Masques Invasion Odyssey Onslaught Mirrodin Kamigawa Ravnica Time Spiral Lorwyn–Shadowmoor Alara Zendikar Scars of Mirrodin Innistrad Return to Ravnica Theros Khans of Tarkir Battle for Zendikar Shadows over Innistrad Kaladesh Amonkhet Ixalan

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-The '''Kamigawa block''' is the tenth [[block (sets)|block]], consisting of the [[large expansion]] ''[[Champions of Kamigawa]]'' ({{keyrune|CHK}}) and the two [[small expansion]]s ''[[Betrayers of Kamigawa]]'' ({{keyrune|BOK}}) and ''[[Saviors of Kamigawa]]'' ({{keyrune|SOK}}).  The block came out in 2004-2005.<ref>{{NewRef|arcana/announcement-block-2004-04-08|Announcement: The Kamigawa Block|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 08, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/modern-tales-part-1-2013-06-17|Modern Tales, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 17, 2013}}</ref>
+The '''Kamigawa block''' is the tenth [[block (sets)|block]], consisting of the [[large expansion]] ''[[Champions of Kamigawa]]'' ({{keyrune|CHK}}) and the two [[small expansion]]s ''[[Betrayers of Kamigawa]]'' ({{keyrune|BOK}}) and ''[[Saviors of Kamigawa]]'' ({{keyrune|SOK}}).  The block came out in 2004-2005.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/announcement-block-2004-04-08|Announcement: The Kamigawa Block|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 08, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/modern-tales-part-1-2013-06-17|Modern Tales, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 17, 2013}}</ref>
 ==Sets==
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 </table></center>
 ==Description==
-The theme of this block is based on Japanese mythology. Nowadays, [[Mark Rosewater]] considers it a low point in block [[design]].<ref>[[Mark Rosewater]] (October 31, 2014) "[[2004]]" [[Drive to Work]]</ref><ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/because-salt-makes-mistakes-taste-great-2016-05-09|Because Salt Makes Mistakes Taste Great|[[Mark Rosewater]]|May 9, 2016}}</ref>
+The theme of this block is based on Japanese mythology. Nowadays, [[Mark Rosewater]] considers it a low point in block [[design]].<ref>[[Mark Rosewater]] (October 31, 2014) "[[2004]]" [[Drive to Work]]</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/because-salt-makes-mistakes-taste-great-2016-05-09|Because Salt Makes Mistakes Taste Great|[[Mark Rosewater]]|May 9, 2016}}</ref>
 [[Keywords]] introduced in this block: [[Bushido]], [[Channel]], [[Epic]], [[Ninjutsu]], [[Offering]], [[Soulshift]], [[Splice]], [[Sweep]].
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 ==Development codes==
-The development codenames for the sets of Kamigawa block were Earth, Wind and Fire. According to Mark Rosewater it was Blood, Sweat, and Tears, but [[R&D]] decided that they didn't want back-to-back large expansions with codenames both starting with "B".<ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/codename-game-2002-08-12-0|Codename of the Game|[[Mark Rosewater]]|August 12, 2002}}</ref> Blood, Sweat and Tears later would be used for the [[Battle for Zendikar block]] and part of the [[Shadows over Innistrad block]].
+The development codenames for the sets of Kamigawa block were Earth, Wind and Fire. According to Mark Rosewater it was Blood, Sweat, and Tears, but [[R&D]] decided that they didn't want back-to-back large expansions with codenames both starting with "B".<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/codename-game-2002-08-12-0|Codename of the Game|[[Mark Rosewater]]|August 12, 2002}}</ref> Blood, Sweat and Tears later would be used for the [[Battle for Zendikar block]] and part of the [[Shadows over Innistrad block]].
 ==Theme decks==

Changes: Kamigawa block