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The Plane of Kamigawa

Betrayers of Kamigawa is a Magic: The Gathering set set on the plane of Kamigawa, a world inspired by feudal Japan where the mortal realm of Utsushiyo and the spirit realm of Kakuriyo exist in parallel. Tensions between humans and kami—spirits that embody aspects of nature—have erupted into the Kami War, threatening the balance between the two realms.

The Conflict on Kamigawa

In the story of Betrayers of Kamigawa, the Kami War rages on with shifting allegiances and betrayals on both sides. The ronin Toshiro Umezawa, now in the employ of Princess Michiko Konda while beholden to the Myojin of Night's Reach, navigates the escalating conflict as an unimaginably powerful spirit beast threatens the world and the divide between mortals and spirits deepens.

The Mechanical and Flavor Identity of Betrayers of Kamigawa

Betrayers of Kamigawa in Magic: The Gathering introduces the ninjutsu mechanic, allowing creatures to enter the battlefield by returning an unblocked attacker to hand. It also features the offering mechanic on legendary patron spirits. The set emphasizes ninja creatures alongside spirits and samurai, reinforcing themes of stealth, honor, and the supernatural conflict of the Kami War as betrayals reshape the struggle between the mortal and spirit realms.