Thief of Hope is a black Spirit creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2004 Champions of Kamigawa expansion, identified by card number 147.
Thief of Hope
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Champions of Kamigawa
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Thief of Hope is a black Spirit creature from the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa expansion, identified by card number 147 in the CHK set. Created by artist Greg Hildebrandt, this uncommon card features a mana cost of two generic and one black mana. As a Creature — Spirit with a mana value of three, it boasts a power and toughness of 2/2. The card’s gameplay revolves around a triggered ability that activates whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, causing a target opponent to lose 1 life while you gain 1 life. Additionally, it includes the Soulshift 2 mechanic, allowing you to return a target Spirit card with a mana value of 2 or less from your graveyard to your hand when this creature dies. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek this piece for its unique interaction within the set’s theme. This release remains a notable entry for those building complete sets or interested in the strategic depth of the Champions of Kamigawa era.
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Thief of Hope
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Greg Hildebrandt
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Spirit
2 / 2
B
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Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, target opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. Soulshift 2 (When this creature dies, you may return target Spirit card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to your hand.)