The Minamo Sightbender foil card (#41) from Magic: The Gathering's 2005 Betrayers of Kamigawa set, featuring a 1/2 Human Wizard with a unique blocking prevention ability.
Minamo Sightbender
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Betrayers of Kamigawa
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Description
Minamo Sightbender is a distinct creature card from the 2005 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Betrayers of Kamigawa. Identified as card number 41 in the set, this Uncommon foil card represents a key piece of the Kami era for dedicated collectors. The card features art by Luca Zontini, capturing the aesthetic of the Japanese-inspired mythos that defines the set's visual identity. As a two-mana artifact, Minamo Sightbender offers a strategic advantage by allowing its controller to prevent a targeted creature with power X or less from blocking. This utility makes it a memorable inclusion for players who appreciate clever interactions over raw power. The foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal, distinguishing it from the non-foil versions found in booster packs. Collectors often seek out the Betrayers of Kamigawa set to complete their historical Magic: The Gathering library. Minamo Sightbender remains a recognizable figure among wizards of the era, valued for both its gameplay function and its place in the card's history. Whether you are building a collection of rare cards or focusing on specific sets, this card stands as a testament to the intricate design of mid-2000s Magic expansions.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Minamo Sightbender
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Luca Zontini
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
1 / 2
U
Card Text
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{X}, {T}: Target creature with power X or less can't be blocked this turn.
Woven from threads of the spirit world, the mistcloak rendered its wearer invisible, but quickly fell to tatters.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Minamo Sightbender?
Minamo Sightbender has a mana cost of one blue mana and one generic mana, making it a two-mana creature to cast in Magic: The Gathering.
Which set does Minamo Sightbender belong to?
This card is part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa set, which was released in 2005 as part of the Kamigawa block.
What is the ability of Minamo Sightbender?
Minamo Sightbender has the ability to tap and pay X mana to prevent a target creature with power X or less from being blocked this turn.
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