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The 2008 Magic: The Gathering foil card Kokusho, the Evening Star from the From the Vault: Dragons set. This Legendary Dragon Spirit offers powerful gameplay mechanics for your collection.

Kokusho, the Evening Star

2008 • Magic: The Gathering • From the Vault: Dragons

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Product Overview

Description

Kokusho, the Evening Star is a striking Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit from the 2008 Magic: The Gathering expansion, From the Vault: Dragons. As card number 9 in the DRB set, this rare foil edition presents a formidable presence for players and collectors alike. The card features a mana cost of {4}{B}{B} and boasts a mana value of 6, reflecting its significant power in the Black color identity. Its type line clearly identifies it as a Legendary Dragon Spirit with a power and toughness of 5/5. The gameplay mechanics of Kokusho are particularly notable for their strategic depth. The creature possesses the flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground defenses. More importantly, it features a unique death trigger: when Kokusho dies, each opponent loses 5 life, and you gain life equal to the amount lost by your opponents. This dual effect makes the card a potent tool for both offense and resource management, creating a compelling reason for its inclusion in various deck strategies. The artwork by Tsutomu Kawade brings the Evening Star to life, capturing the essence of this majestic dragon spirit. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering collection, this card represents a significant piece of the game's history. The combination of its legendary status, unique abilities, and foil finish makes it a standout item for any serious enthusiast.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2008

Series

From the Vault: Dragons

Card Number

#9

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Rare

Artist

Tsutomu Kawade

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{4}{B}{B}

Type

Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit

Power / Toughness

5 / 5

Color

B

Card Text

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Flying When Kokusho dies, each opponent loses 5 life. You gain life equal to the life lost this way.

The fall of the evening star never heralds a gentle dawn.

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FAQ

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What are the stats and abilities of Kokusho, the Evening Star?

Kokusho, the Evening Star is a Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit with 5 power and 5 toughness. It has the flying ability and a death trigger that causes each opponent to lose 5 life while you gain that much life.

What set does this Magic: The Gathering card belong to?

This card is part of the From the Vault: Dragons set, released in 2008. It is card number 9 in the set and features a rare foil treatment.

Who illustrated the artwork for Kokusho, the Evening Star?

The artwork for this card was created by Tsutomu Kawade, who depicted the dragon spirit in the style characteristic of the From the Vault: Dragons release.

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