Isao, Enlightened Bushi
Isao, Enlightened Bushi is a Rare Legendary Creature — Human Samurai from Betrayers of Kamigawa (129) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $9.02 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Isao, Enlightened Bushi suits collectors and players working on Betrayers of Kamigawa who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Isao, Enlightened Bushi from Betrayers of Kamigawa?
Isao, Enlightened Bushi is a Legendary Creature — Human Samurai in Betrayers of Kamigawa numbered 129. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Isao, Enlightened Bushi (129) from Betrayers of Kamigawa should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
What is Isao, Enlightened Bushi worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $9.02 for Isao, Enlightened Bushi. Low and high spread runs $9.02 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.50; foil: $9.02; Normal: $0.81. This printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Betrayers of Kamigawa |
|---|---|
| Number | 129 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $9.02 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.50 |
| cardmarket | $0.50 |
| foil | $9.02 |
| Normal | $0.81 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Isao, Enlightened Bushi?
Isao, Enlightened Bushi is a Rare printing in Betrayers of Kamigawa. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Isao, Enlightened Bushi?
Isao, Enlightened Bushi lists as Legendary Creature — Human Samurai with keywords Bushido. Artist: Christopher Moeller. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Isao, Enlightened Bushi (129) from Betrayers of Kamigawa should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Isao, Enlightened Bushi is catalogued as Rare Legendary Creature — Human Samurai in Betrayers of Kamigawa, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $9.02 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.50; foil: $9.02; Normal: $0.81).
- Mana cost {2}{G} and type line Legendary Creature — Human Samurai help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $9.02 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Isao, Enlightened Bushi from Betrayers of Kamigawa?
Isao, Enlightened Bushi is a Rare Legendary Creature — Human Samurai from Betrayers of Kamigawa numbered 129 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Isao, Enlightened Bushi worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $9.02 for ungraded Isao, Enlightened Bushi. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Isao, Enlightened Bushi?
Isao, Enlightened Bushi is catalogued as Rare in Betrayers of Kamigawa. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Isao, Enlightened Bushi legal in Commander or Standard?
Isao, Enlightened Bushi shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Isao, Enlightened Bushi near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $9.02. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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