River Kaijin
~$0.05 low · ~$0.38 high
Blue. Creature — Spirit
Champions of Kamigawa #83 · Illustrated by Luca Zontini
Champions of Kamigawa #83 · Illustrated by Luca ZontiniWhat is River Kaijin worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
1/4
"Since the war began, fishermen don't sing to the kaijin to ask for full nets. They guard the shore with thrice-blessed spears, saving the nets for their wives to pack their belongings and leave." —Hayato, master sailor
Format legality
The only printing of River Kaijin
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions of Kamigawa chk #83· 2004common· Cardmarket €0.05 · €0.32 foil | common | $0.05 | $0.38 | €0.05€0.32 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2004
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #31,817 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Luca Zontini
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Champions of Kamigawa card (#83).
83
- 83Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
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