# 2005 Magic: The Gathering Saviors of Kamigawa #57

> Collect the Shinen of Flight's Wings foil card, card number 57 from the 2005 Saviors of Kamigawa expansion in Magic: The Gathering.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2005
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Saviors of Kamigawa
- **Card number**: #57
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Shinen of Flight's Wings is a five-mana Spirit creature from the 2005 Saviors of Kamigawa expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Scott M. Fischer, this common foil card serves as a versatile utility piece for players seeking aerial superiority or strategic resource management. As a blue spirit with three power and three toughness, the card balances offensive potential with defensive stability during the mid-game.

The card’s utility stems from its two distinct abilities. First, it possesses the flying keyword, allowing it to evade most non-creatures with flying and strike unimpeded. Second, it offers a channel ability that lets players discard this card to grant flying to another target creature until the end of the turn. This dual nature makes it a flexible tool for controlling the board state, either by establishing an immediate aerial threat or by boosting an ally's evasion.

For collectors, the foil finish adds a distinctive sheen to the card, enhancing its visual appeal within the Saviors of Kamigawa set. Card number 57 is often sought after by completists looking to build a full collection of the era's blue-based strategies. The 2005 release represents a pivotal time in the game's history, focusing on Kami-themed mechanics and spiritual entities. Owning this card allows enthusiasts to engage with the tactical depth of the Kamigawa block, whether they are building casual decks or simply appreciating the design and mechanics of the period. The combination of its flying capability and discard-based channel effect ensures it remains a recognizable and functional part of the game's lore and mechanics.

## FAQ

### What abilities does Shinen of Flight's Wings have?

Shinen of Flight's Wings has the flying keyword and a channel ability. The channel ability allows you to discard the card to give another creature flying until the end of the turn.

### How much mana does Shinen of Flight's Wings cost?

The card has a converted mana cost of five, requiring four generic mana and one blue mana to cast.

### What type of creature is Shinen of Flight's Wings?

It is a blue Spirit creature with three power and three toughness. It was released as a common in the 2005 Saviors of Kamigawa set.

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