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+ | |design = [[Brian Tinsman]] (lead) <ref>{{DailyRef|suppressing-fire-how-we-designed-saviors-axe-2005-05-30|Suppressing Fire: How We Designed ''Saviors'' with an Axe|[[Brian Tinsman]]|May 30, 2005}}</ref> <br/> [[Brian Schneider]]<br/>[[Brandon Bozzi]]<br/>[[Devin Low]] |
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+ | |development = [[Randy Buehler]] (lead) <ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/future-present-past-2005-05-06|Future, Present, Past|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|May 06, 2005}}</ref><br/>Brian Schneider<br/>[[Worth Wollpert]]<br/>[[Mons Johnson]]<br/>[[Justin Webb]] |
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| − | '''Saviors of Kamigawa''' is the thirty-fifth ''[[Magic]]'' [[expansion]] and was released in June, 2005 as the third set in the [[Kamigawa block]]. The [[prerelease]] was May 21, 2005.<ref>{{ |
+ | '''Saviors of Kamigawa''' is the thirty-fifth ''[[Magic]]'' [[expansion]] and was released in June, 2005 as the third set in the [[Kamigawa block]]. The [[prerelease]] was May 21, 2005.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/saviors-kamigawa-prerelease-primer-2005-05-16|''Saviors of Kamigawa'' Prerelease Primer|[[Brian David-Marshall]]|May 16, 2005}}</ref> |
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| − | ''Saviors of Kamigawa'' contains 165 black-bordered cards (55 rare, 55 uncommon, and 55 commons). Its [[expansion symbol]] is a "toro".<ref>{{ |
+ | ''Saviors of Kamigawa'' contains 165 black-bordered cards (55 rare, 55 uncommon, and 55 commons). Its [[expansion symbol]] is a "toro".<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/saviors-logo-concepts-2005-03-02|''Saviors'' Logo Concepts|[[Magic Arcana]]|March 02, 2005}}</ref> A toro is a lamp of stone, bronze, iron, wood, or another heavy material. These illuminate the grounds of Japanese temples, shrines, gardens, and other places that include tradition in their decor. It's also a symbol of hope.<ref>{{DailyRef|ask-wizards-october-2006-2006-10-02|Ask Wizards|[[Brady Dommermuth]]|October 31, 2006}}</ref> ''Saviors of Kamigawa'' expands on the Kamigawa block themes, featuring cards with [[spiritcraft]], [[Soulshift]], [[Spirit]]s, [[Arcane]] instants and sorceries, cards with [[Splice|Splice onto Arcane]], and a high number of legendary creatures. It introduced [[flip cards]] that change their permanent type when flipped. With <c>Evermind</c>, it featured the first spell in ''Magic'' without a [[casting cost]] (its effect can only be achieved through the use of the Splice mechanic). |
===Marketing=== |
===Marketing=== |
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| − | ''Saviors of Kamigawa'' was sold in 15-card [[boosters]], four [[preconstructed theme deck]]s and a [[fat pack]].<ref>{{ |
+ | ''Saviors of Kamigawa'' was sold in 15-card [[boosters]], four [[preconstructed theme deck]]s and a [[fat pack]].<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/saviors-kamigawa-product-shots-2005-04-20|''Saviors of Kamigawa'' Product Shots|[[Magic Arcana]]|April 20, 2005}}</ref> The booster packs featured artwork from <c>Infernal Kirin</c>, <c>Maga, Traitor to Mortals</c> and <c>Adamaro, First to Desire</c>. The [[prerelease card]] was a [[foil]] [[alternate art]] <c>Kiyomaro, First to Stand</c>. The [[release card]] was <c>Ghost-Lit Raider</c>. The set was accompanied by a [[Guardian: Saviors of Kamigawa|novel]] by [[Scott McGough]]. |
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===Storyline=== |
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| − | The ronin [[Toshi Umezawa|Toshi]] has sought to avoid the [[Kami War|great conflict]] between the spirit and [[utsushiyo|human realms]]. But despite his best efforts, he's not only involved in it, he's at the center of it. Together with [[Michiko Konda|Princess Michiko]], daughter of [[Konda|Daimyo Konda]], he must find a way to stave off the impending victory of the [[kami]], while preserving his own life into the bargain.<ref>{{ |
+ | The ronin [[Toshi Umezawa|Toshi]] has sought to avoid the [[Kami War|great conflict]] between the spirit and [[utsushiyo|human realms]]. But despite his best efforts, he's not only involved in it, he's at the center of it. Together with [[Michiko Konda|Princess Michiko]], daughter of [[Konda|Daimyo Konda]], he must find a way to stave off the impending victory of the [[kami]], while preserving his own life into the bargain.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/saving-grace-taking-last-look-kamigawa-2005-05-09|Saving Grace - Taking a Last Look at Kamigawa?|[[Rei Nakazawa]]|May 09, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/tales-beyond-veil-2005-06-13|Tales From Beyond the Veil|[[Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar]]|June 13, 2005}}</ref> |
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===Tournament impact=== |
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''Saviors of Kamigawa'' introduced the [[ability word]]s ''[[Sweep]]'' and ''[[Channel]]'', the keyword [[Epic]]. It also introduced the [[wisdom]] mechanic, cards that get better depending on your and sometimes your opponents' hand size. Several cards altered your or your opponent's [[maximum hand size]]. |
''Saviors of Kamigawa'' introduced the [[ability word]]s ''[[Sweep]]'' and ''[[Channel]]'', the keyword [[Epic]]. It also introduced the [[wisdom]] mechanic, cards that get better depending on your and sometimes your opponents' hand size. Several cards altered your or your opponent's [[maximum hand size]]. |
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* '''Sweeps''' {{-}} some powerful spells can uproot the land itself. When you play a spell with the sweep ability, you can return to your hand any number of your lands of the right type. The more lands you return, the more devastating the spell is (e.g. <c>Sink into Takenuma</c>). |
* '''Sweeps''' {{-}} some powerful spells can uproot the land itself. When you play a spell with the sweep ability, you can return to your hand any number of your lands of the right type. The more lands you return, the more devastating the spell is (e.g. <c>Sink into Takenuma</c>). |
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| − | * '''Channel''' {{-}} near the final days of the war, the veil between worlds became increasingly volatile. [[Kami]] with the channel ability could focus their life essence into a one-shot blast of energy instead of solidifying into a creature (e.g. <c>Ghost-Lit Redeemer</c>). Since this is an ability instead of a spell, regular countering spells can’t stop it.<ref>{{ |
+ | * '''Channel''' {{-}} near the final days of the war, the veil between worlds became increasingly volatile. [[Kami]] with the channel ability could focus their life essence into a one-shot blast of energy instead of solidifying into a creature (e.g. <c>Ghost-Lit Redeemer</c>). Since this is an ability instead of a spell, regular countering spells can’t stop it.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/choosing-channel-2005-05-23|Choosing a Channel|[[Mark Rosewater]]|May 23, 2005}}</ref> |
| − | * '''Epic''' {{-}} Spells with the epic ability are so extraordinary that once you play one, you can’t play any more spells for the rest of the game. However, each time your upkeep starts, you get another free copy of the epic spell (e.g. <c>Enduring Ideal</c>).<ref>{{ |
+ | * '''Epic''' {{-}} Spells with the epic ability are so extraordinary that once you play one, you can’t play any more spells for the rest of the game. However, each time your upkeep starts, you get another free copy of the epic spell (e.g. <c>Enduring Ideal</c>).<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/epic-struggles-2005-05-09-0|Epic Struggles|[[Mark Rosewater]]|May 09, 2005}}</ref> |
* '''Wisdom''' {{-}} the set is filled with creatures and spells that get better the more cards you have in your hand (e.g. <c>Akki Underling</c>, <c>Kitsune Bonesetter</c>). |
* '''Wisdom''' {{-}} the set is filled with creatures and spells that get better the more cards you have in your hand (e.g. <c>Akki Underling</c>, <c>Kitsune Bonesetter</c>). |
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Saviors of Kamigawa has nine [[cycles]] and a [[vertical cycle]]. |
Saviors of Kamigawa has nine [[cycles]] and a [[vertical cycle]]. |
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| − | *'''Ascendants''': Each of these [[rare]] [[legendary]] [[Monk]] [[creature]]s [[flip card|flip]] to legendary [[enchantment]]s {{-}} <c>Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant</c>, <c>Erayo, Soratami Ascendant</c>, <c>Kuon, Ogre Ascendant</c>, <c>Homura, Human Ascendant</c> and <c>Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant</c>.<ref>{{ |
+ | *'''Ascendants''': Each of these [[rare]] [[legendary]] [[Monk]] [[creature]]s [[flip card|flip]] to legendary [[enchantment]]s {{-}} <c>Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant</c>, <c>Erayo, Soratami Ascendant</c>, <c>Kuon, Ogre Ascendant</c>, <c>Homura, Human Ascendant</c> and <c>Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/ascendants-ascendance-2005-12-27|Ascendants in Ascendance|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 02, 2005}}</ref> |
*'''Bouncers''': Each of these uncommon creatures requires another creature of its color to be returned to your hand during each of your [[upkeep]]s, keeping your hand full and fitting with the [[wisdom]] mechanic {{-}} <c>Eiganjo Free-Riders</c>, <c>Oni of Wild Places</c>, <c>Skull Collector</c>, <c>Stampeding Serow</c>, and <c>Trusted Advisor</c>. |
*'''Bouncers''': Each of these uncommon creatures requires another creature of its color to be returned to your hand during each of your [[upkeep]]s, keeping your hand full and fitting with the [[wisdom]] mechanic {{-}} <c>Eiganjo Free-Riders</c>, <c>Oni of Wild Places</c>, <c>Skull Collector</c>, <c>Stampeding Serow</c>, and <c>Trusted Advisor</c>. |
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*'''Epic''': Each of these rare sorceries restrict you from playing any more spells for the rest of the game, but the epic spell is copied during each of your upkeeps until the game ends {{-}} <c>Enduring Ideal</c>, <c>Eternal Dominion</c>, <c>Neverending Torment</c>, <c>Undying Flames</c>, and <c>Endless Swarm</c>. |
*'''Epic''': Each of these rare sorceries restrict you from playing any more spells for the rest of the game, but the epic spell is copied during each of your upkeeps until the game ends {{-}} <c>Enduring Ideal</c>, <c>Eternal Dominion</c>, <c>Neverending Torment</c>, <c>Undying Flames</c>, and <c>Endless Swarm</c>. |
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| − | *'''Ghost-Lit''': Each of these uncommon [[Spirit]] creatures has an activated ability and can be be discarded from your hand using the [[channel]] ability for twice the effect {{-}} <c>Ghost-Lit Redeemer</c>, <c>Ghost-Lit Warder</c>, <c>Ghost-Lit Stalker</c>, <c>Ghost-Lit Raider</c> and <c>Ghost-Lit Nourisher</c>.<ref>{{ |
+ | *'''Ghost-Lit''': Each of these uncommon [[Spirit]] creatures has an activated ability and can be be discarded from your hand using the [[channel]] ability for twice the effect {{-}} <c>Ghost-Lit Redeemer</c>, <c>Ghost-Lit Warder</c>, <c>Ghost-Lit Stalker</c>, <c>Ghost-Lit Raider</c> and <c>Ghost-Lit Nourisher</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|ghost-lit-kami-2005-06-20|Ghost-Lit Kami|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 20, 2005}}</ref> |
*'''Kirin''': Each of these rare legendary Spirit creatures has flying and a [[spiritcraft]] ability related to the casting cost of the spell cast {{-}} <c>Celestial Kirin</c>, <c>Cloudhoof Kirin</c>, <c>Infernal Kirin</c>, <c>Skyfire Kirin</c>, and <c>Bounteous Kirin</c>. |
*'''Kirin''': Each of these rare legendary Spirit creatures has flying and a [[spiritcraft]] ability related to the casting cost of the spell cast {{-}} <c>Celestial Kirin</c>, <c>Cloudhoof Kirin</c>, <c>Infernal Kirin</c>, <c>Skyfire Kirin</c>, and <c>Bounteous Kirin</c>. |
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| − | *'''[[Maro]]s''': Each of these legendary Spirit creatures, fashioned after the card <c>Maro</c> from ''[[Mirage]]'', have power and toughness dependent on the number of cards in a player's hand {{-}} <c>Kiyomaro, First to Stand</c>, <c>Soramaro, First to Dream</c>, <c>Kagemaro, First to Suffer</c>, <c>Adamaro, First to Desire</c>, and <c>Masumaro, First to Live</c>.<ref>{{ |
+ | *'''[[Maro]]s''': Each of these legendary Spirit creatures, fashioned after the card <c>Maro</c> from ''[[Mirage]]'', have power and toughness dependent on the number of cards in a player's hand {{-}} <c>Kiyomaro, First to Stand</c>, <c>Soramaro, First to Dream</c>, <c>Kagemaro, First to Suffer</c>, <c>Adamaro, First to Desire</c>, and <c>Masumaro, First to Live</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/sun’ll-come-out-maro-2005-05-16|The Sun'll Come Out To Maro|[[Mark Rosewater]]|May 16, 2005}}</ref> |
*'''Maro spells''': Each of these spells is related to the corresponding legendary Maro Spirit {{-}} <c>Descendant of Kiyomaro</c>, <c>Descendant of Soramaro</c>, <c>Kagemaro's Clutch</c>, <c>Gaze of Adamaro</c>, and <c>Descendant of Masumaro</c>. |
*'''Maro spells''': Each of these spells is related to the corresponding legendary Maro Spirit {{-}} <c>Descendant of Kiyomaro</c>, <c>Descendant of Soramaro</c>, <c>Kagemaro's Clutch</c>, <c>Gaze of Adamaro</c>, and <c>Descendant of Masumaro</c>. |
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*'''Onna''': Each of these uncommon Spirit creatures have comes-into-play abilities can be returned to your hand whenever you play a Spirit or [[Arcane]] spell {{-}} <c>Haru-Onna</c>, <c>Kemuri-Onna</c>, <c>Kiri-Onna</c>, <c>Nikko-Onna</c>, and <c>Yuki-Onna</c>. |
*'''Onna''': Each of these uncommon Spirit creatures have comes-into-play abilities can be returned to your hand whenever you play a Spirit or [[Arcane]] spell {{-}} <c>Haru-Onna</c>, <c>Kemuri-Onna</c>, <c>Kiri-Onna</c>, <c>Nikko-Onna</c>, and <c>Yuki-Onna</c>. |
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- For the accompanying novel to Saviors of Kamigawa, see Guardian: Saviors of Kamigawa.
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| Symbol description | Lantern | ||||
| Design |
Brian Tinsman (lead) [1] Brian Schneider Brandon Bozzi Devin Low | ||||
| Development |
Randy Buehler (lead) [2] Brian Schneider Worth Wollpert Mons Johnson Justin Webb | ||||
| Art direction | Jeremy Cranford | ||||
| Release date | June 3, 2005 | ||||
| Plane | Kamigawa | ||||
| Themes and mechanics | Flip cards, Wisdom (handsize matters) | ||||
| Keywords/ability words | Channel, Epic, Sweep | ||||
| Set size | 165 (55 Common 55 Uncommon 55 Rare) | ||||
| Expansion code | SOK[4] | ||||
| Development codename | Fire | ||||
| Kamigawa block | |||||
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Saviors of Kamigawa is the thirty-fifth Magic expansion and was released in June, 2005 as the third set in the Kamigawa block. The prerelease was May 21, 2005.[5]
Set details
Saviors of Kamigawa contains 165 black-bordered cards (55 rare, 55 uncommon, and 55 commons). Its expansion symbol is a "toro".[6] A toro is a lamp of stone, bronze, iron, wood, or another heavy material. These illuminate the grounds of Japanese temples, shrines, gardens, and other places that include tradition in their decor. It's also a symbol of hope.[7] Saviors of Kamigawa expands on the Kamigawa block themes, featuring cards with spiritcraft, Soulshift, Spirits, Arcane instants and sorceries, cards with Splice onto Arcane, and a high number of legendary creatures. It introduced flip cards that change their permanent type when flipped. With Evermind, it featured the first spell in Magic without a casting cost (its effect can only be achieved through the use of the Splice mechanic).
Marketing
Saviors of Kamigawa was sold in 15-card boosters, four preconstructed theme decks and a fat pack.[8] The booster packs featured artwork from Infernal Kirin, Maga, Traitor to Mortals and Adamaro, First to Desire. The prerelease card was a foil alternate art Kiyomaro, First to Stand. The release card was Ghost-Lit Raider. The set was accompanied by a novel by Scott McGough.
Storyline
The ronin Toshi has sought to avoid the great conflict between the spirit and human realms. But despite his best efforts, he's not only involved in it, he's at the center of it. Together with Princess Michiko, daughter of Daimyo Konda, he must find a way to stave off the impending victory of the kami, while preserving his own life into the bargain.[9][10]
Tournament impact
Following the steps of the rest of the block, Saviors of Kamigawa contributed to the tournament scene with strong finishers and "fatties" like Kagemaro, First to Suffer, Maga, Traitor to Mortals and Arashi, the Sky Asunder, as well as strong sideboard cards, like Pithing Needle, Manriki-Gusari and Kataki, War's Wage. It also featured a good amount of quality weenies like Hand of Honor, Hand of Cruelty that helped aggro decks battle the mostly control environment of Kamigawa Block Constructed.
Mechanics
Saviors of Kamigawa introduced the ability words Sweep and Channel, the keyword Epic. It also introduced the wisdom mechanic, cards that get better depending on your and sometimes your opponents' hand size. Several cards altered your or your opponent's maximum hand size.
- Sweeps — some powerful spells can uproot the land itself. When you play a spell with the sweep ability, you can return to your hand any number of your lands of the right type. The more lands you return, the more devastating the spell is (e.g. Sink into Takenuma).
- Channel — near the final days of the war, the veil between worlds became increasingly volatile. Kami with the channel ability could focus their life essence into a one-shot blast of energy instead of solidifying into a creature (e.g. Ghost-Lit Redeemer). Since this is an ability instead of a spell, regular countering spells can’t stop it.[11]
- Epic — Spells with the epic ability are so extraordinary that once you play one, you can’t play any more spells for the rest of the game. However, each time your upkeep starts, you get another free copy of the epic spell (e.g. Enduring Ideal).[12]
- Wisdom — the set is filled with creatures and spells that get better the more cards you have in your hand (e.g. Akki Underling, Kitsune Bonesetter).
Creature types
The following creature types are introduced in this expansion: Kirin.
The following creature types are used in this expansion but also appear in previous sets: Advisor, Archer, Beast, Cleric, Demon, Druid, Fox, Goblin, Insect, Mercenary, Monk, Moonfolk, Ogre, Rat, Rogue, Scout, Shaman, Shapeshifter, Snake, Soldier, Spirit, Warrior, Zubera.
Cycles
Saviors of Kamigawa has nine cycles and a vertical cycle.
- Ascendants: Each of these rare legendary Monk creatures flip to legendary enchantments — Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant, Erayo, Soratami Ascendant, Kuon, Ogre Ascendant, Homura, Human Ascendant and Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant.[13]
- Bouncers: Each of these uncommon creatures requires another creature of its color to be returned to your hand during each of your upkeeps, keeping your hand full and fitting with the wisdom mechanic — Eiganjo Free-Riders, Oni of Wild Places, Skull Collector, Stampeding Serow, and Trusted Advisor.
- Epic: Each of these rare sorceries restrict you from playing any more spells for the rest of the game, but the epic spell is copied during each of your upkeeps until the game ends — Enduring Ideal, Eternal Dominion, Neverending Torment, Undying Flames, and Endless Swarm.
- Ghost-Lit: Each of these uncommon Spirit creatures has an activated ability and can be be discarded from your hand using the channel ability for twice the effect — Ghost-Lit Redeemer, Ghost-Lit Warder, Ghost-Lit Stalker, Ghost-Lit Raider and Ghost-Lit Nourisher.[14]
- Kirin: Each of these rare legendary Spirit creatures has flying and a spiritcraft ability related to the casting cost of the spell cast — Celestial Kirin, Cloudhoof Kirin, Infernal Kirin, Skyfire Kirin, and Bounteous Kirin.
- Maros: Each of these legendary Spirit creatures, fashioned after the card Maro from Mirage, have power and toughness dependent on the number of cards in a player's hand — Kiyomaro, First to Stand, Soramaro, First to Dream, Kagemaro, First to Suffer, Adamaro, First to Desire, and Masumaro, First to Live.[15]
- Maro spells: Each of these spells is related to the corresponding legendary Maro Spirit — Descendant of Kiyomaro, Descendant of Soramaro, Kagemaro's Clutch, Gaze of Adamaro, and Descendant of Masumaro.
- Onna: Each of these uncommon Spirit creatures have comes-into-play abilities can be returned to your hand whenever you play a Spirit or Arcane spell — Haru-Onna, Kemuri-Onna, Kiri-Onna, Nikko-Onna, and Yuki-Onna.
- Shinen: Each of these common Spirit creatures has a static ability and can be be discarded from your hand using channel to give this ability to another creature — Shinen of Stars' Light, Shinen of Flight's Wings, Shinen of Fear's Chill, Shinen of Fury's Fire, and Shinen of Life's Roar.
Vertical cycle
- Recursive: Each of these three black spells has an ability that returns it from the graveyard assuming you have more cards in hand than each opponent — Death of a Thousand Stings (common), Exile Into Darkness (uncommon) and Akuta, Born of Ash (rare).
Mirrored pairs
Saviors of Kamigawa has four mirrored pairs.
- Arashi, the Sky Asunder (green) and Jiwari, the Earth Aflame (red) are both rare legendary Spirit creatures for
MM with an activated ability to deal damage to a (non-) flying creature and can both be discarded using channel to deal damage to all (non-) flying creatures. - Burning-Eye Zubera (red) and Rushing-Tide Zubera (blue) are both 3/3 uncommon Zubera Spirit creatures for
MM with an ability that triggers if they go to the graveyard from play after being dealt four damage or more that turn. - Hand of Cruelty (black) and Hand of Honor (white) are both 2/2 Human Samurai for MM, both with protection from the opposing color and Bushido 1.
- Ivory Crane Netsuke and Ebony Owl Netsuke are both uncommon artifacts for
with an upkeep ability which triggers when certain players have seven or more cards in hand.
Functional reprints
Saviors of Kamigawa has five functional reprints:
- Blood Clock is a functional reprint of Umbilicus from Urza's Saga.
- Molting Skin is a functional reprint of Broken Fall from Tempest.
- Presence of the Wise is a functional reprint of Gerrard's Wisdom from 7th Edition.
- Stampeding Serow is a functional reprint of Stampeding Wildebeests from Visions, save for creature type.
- Captive Flame is a functional reprint of Ghitu War Cry from Urza's Legacy.
Notable cards
- Pithing Needle became a popular counter against combo decks and other strategies relying on a specific card, and was reprinted several times.
- Erayo, Soratami Ascendant was so effective in Commander format control decks that he was banned from use as a Commander.
- Ebony Owl Netsuke, along with Howling Mine, became the namesake of a popular deck in "Owling Mine," which sought to kill an opponent by filling their hand with cards.
Theme decks
The preconstructed theme decks are:
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| Soratami's Wisdom | W | U | |||
| Spirit Flames | R | G | |||
| Truth Seekers | W | G | |||
References
- ↑ Brian Tinsman (May 30, 2005). "Suppressing Fire: How We Designed Saviors with an Axe". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Aaron Forsythe (May 06, 2005). "Future, Present, Past". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (August 02, 2004). "Ask Wizards - August, 2004". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ [3]
- ↑ Brian David-Marshall (May 16, 2005). "Saviors of Kamigawa Prerelease Primer". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (March 02, 2005). "Saviors Logo Concepts". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Brady Dommermuth (October 31, 2006). "Ask Wizards". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (April 20, 2005). "Saviors of Kamigawa Product Shots". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Rei Nakazawa (May 09, 2005). "Saving Grace - Taking a Last Look at Kamigawa?". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar (June 13, 2005). "Tales From Beyond the Veil". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 23, 2005). "Choosing a Channel". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 09, 2005). "Epic Struggles". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (June 02, 2005). "Ascendants in Ascendance". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (June 20, 2005). "Ghost-Lit Kami". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (May 16, 2005). "The Sun'll Come Out To Maro". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.