Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho is a rare legendary artifact equipment card from the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa expansion. It features unique mechanics for Samurai collectors.
Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Champions of Kamigawa
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Released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion, Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho stands out as a distinct legendary artifact equipment in Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Arnie Swekel, this rare card (catalog number CHK 265) offers collectors a tangible piece of the game's Japanese-inspired lore. As a Samurai-focused equipment, it provides a significant +3/+1 boost to equipped creatures, making it a functional and thematic choice for specific deck strategies. The card's unique ability allows players to return the equipped Samurai to the battlefield upon its death, offering resilience that appeals to strategic collectors. When Oathkeeper itself is destroyed, the equipped creature is exiled, adding a layer of risk and reward that defines its gameplay identity. For enthusiasts of the Champions of Kamigawa set, this card represents a key component of the era's artifact equipment design. Its enduring popularity among Magic: The Gathering trading card game collectors stems from its clever mechanics and historical significance within the block. Whether building a thematic collection or exploring vintage card options, Oathkeeper remains a notable entry in the catalog.
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Oathkeeper, Takeno's Daisho
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Magic: The Gathering
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Arnie Swekel
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English
{3}
Legendary Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature gets +3/+1. Whenever equipped creature dies, return that card to the battlefield under your control if it's a Samurai card. When Oathkeeper is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, exile equipped creature. Equip {2}