The Ancestral Katana is a white artifact Equipment from the 2022 Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty set, designed to boost Samurai and Warrior creatures in your Magic: The Gathering deck.
Ancestral Katana
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
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Description
The Ancestral Katana serves as a potent white artifact Equipment within the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty expansion, released in 2022. Designed by artist Daniel Ljunggren, this card carries the set code NEO and occupies card number 1, marking its position as the first printed card in this iconic release. As a Common rarity, it remains an accessible yet strategic addition for Magic: The Gathering collectors who appreciate the intricate world-building of the Kamigawa plane. In gameplay, the Ancestral Katana offers a unique attachment mechanic tailored to specific creature types. Whenever a Samurai or Warrior you control attacks alone, you may pay one white mana to attach this Equipment to that creature. Once attached, the equipped creature receives a significant power and toughness boost, gaining +2/+1 to help secure combat victories. The card also includes the standard Equip ability, allowing you to attach it to any target creature you control for three mana, usable only as a sorcery. Collectors value this piece for its representation of the Neon Dynasty's aesthetic and mechanical identity. The card's clean white border and distinctive layout reflect the set's fusion of traditional Japanese culture with futuristic technology. For those building Samurai or Warrior tribal decks, this Equipment provides a flexible tool that can be shifted between allies as the board state evolves. Whether you are expanding your library of artifact cards or focusing on creature enhancement strategies, the Ancestral Katana offers a reliable option for both casual and competitive play. Its straightforward mechanics and thematic design make it a staple for fans of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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Card Details
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Featured
Ancestral Katana
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Daniel Ljunggren
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Artifact — Equipment
W
Card Text
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Whenever a Samurai or Warrior you control attacks alone, you may pay {1}. When you do, attach this Equipment to it. Equipped creature gets +2/+1. Equip {3} ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
FAQ
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What creature types can equip the Ancestral Katana?
You can attach the Ancestral Katana to any Samurai or Warrior you control. Its unique triggered ability only activates when one of these specific creature types attacks alone, making it most effective in tribal-focused decks.
How does the Ancestral Katana's attack trigger work?
When a Samurai or Warrior you control attacks alone, you may pay {1} to attach the Equipment to it. This immediate attachment allows you to boost the attacker's power and toughness right before damage is assigned, potentially turning a losing block into a win.
Is the Ancestral Katana a rare or common card?
The Ancestral Katana is printed as a Common rarity card in the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty set. This means it appears frequently in booster packs, making it easy to find for deck-building purposes while remaining a key component for Samurai and Warrior strategies.
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