Patron of the Kitsune (BOK #19)
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Patron of the Kitsune is a rare printing from Betrayers of Kamigawa (BOK #19), a Legendary Creature — Spirit. Illustrated by Ben Thompson.
Card text
Fox offering (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant by sacrificing a Fox and paying the difference in mana costs between this and the sacrificed Fox. Mana cost includes color.)
Whenever a creature attacks, you may gain 1 life.
Details
| Mana cost | {4}{W}{W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Legendary Creature — Spirit |
| Power / Toughness | 5 / 6 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Betrayers of Kamigawa (BOK) |
| Collector number | 19 |
| Artist | Ben Thompson |
| Released | 2005-02-04 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $1.69, foil $21.79 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- February 1, 2005 — You may gain one life per attacking creature when the ability resolves during each declare attackers step.
- February 1, 2005 — You may gain life when any creatures are declared as attackers, not just for attacking creatures you control.
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