The 2004 Magic: The Gathering artifact Hair-Strung Koto (CHK #252). This rare card challenges opponents to mill cards by tapping your creatures.
Hair-Strung Koto
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Champions of Kamigawa
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The Hair-Strung Koto is a distinct artifact card from the 2004 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Champions of Kamigawa. Identified by the set code CHK and card number 252, this six-mana artifact introduces a unique mechanic that forces opponents to discard cards from the top of their library. The card's design reflects the eerie, spiritual atmosphere of the Kamigawa block, drawing inspiration from Japanese folklore and the chaotic Kami War that defined the era's narrative. Collectors of vintage Magic trading cards often seek out this piece for its iconic artwork by Rebecca Guay and its strategic impact on the game. As a rare artifact, Hair-Strung Koto offers a compelling threat that can disrupt an opponent's resources without requiring complex combos. Its ability allows you to tap an untapped creature you control to make a target player mill a card, creating pressure that scales with your board presence. For players building decks around artifact synergy or creature-based strategies, this card remains a notable inclusion in the Champions of Kamigawa set. The card's mana value of six places it in the mid-to-late game, rewarding players who can survive the early turns to leverage its disruptive effect. Enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game appreciate the depth of strategy this card brings to casual and competitive formats alike. Whether you are looking to expand your Champions of Kamigawa collection or add a powerful artifact to your library, this card represents a key moment in Magic's history. The interplay between the card's theme and its mechanical function makes it a memorable part of the set.
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Hair-Strung Koto
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rebecca Guay
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English
{6}
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Tap an untapped creature you control: Target player mills a card.
"The Kami War drove many members of Konda's court insane. As their spiritual world turned against them, so too did their minds turn from reality." —*The History of Kamigawa*







