Patron of the Kitsune

BOKBetrayers of Kamigawa/#19/2005Rare
Colour IDMV 6
Patron of the Kitsune
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.49
Cardmarket€0.63
ManaPool$0.93
TCGplayer$1.67
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.19
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.49High $1.99Low $1.49▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetBOK
Collector #19
Released2005-02-04
Rarityrare
ArtistBen Thompson
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.67TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 1.8%30d▼ 0.6%90d▲ 1.8%
90d high
$1.71
90d low
$1.61
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.67
Betrayers of Kamigawa
  • Down 0.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 2% below its 90 day high of $1.71.
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 1205% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Spirit
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.
5 / 6
Keywords
Offering
Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creatureLife gain
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (2)
wotc1 Feb 2005
You may gain one life per attacking creature when the ability resolves during each declare attackers step.
wotc1 Feb 2005
You may gain life when any creatures are declared as attackers, not just for attacking creatures you control.
Ranked by shared capabilities, colour identity, mana value and type. Never by strategic judgement.
About this card

Patron of the Kitsune

Patron of the Kitsune is a Legendary Creature — Spirit, with mana cost {4}{W}{W} (mana value 6).

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.67 (down 0.6% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Patron of the Kitsune FAQ

How much is Patron of the Kitsune worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Patron of the Kitsune is $1.67. It is down 0.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.61 to $1.71.
What is the cheapest printing of Patron of the Kitsune?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Betrayers of Kamigawa at $1.67 on TCGplayer.
What set was Patron of the Kitsune first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from BOK #19, released 2005-02-04.
Is there a foil version of Patron of the Kitsune?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $21.79 versus $1.67 for nonfoil, which is 1205% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Patron of the Kitsune legal in Commander?
Yes, Patron of the Kitsune is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Patron of the Kitsune legal in Modern?
Yes, Patron of the Kitsune is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Patron of the Kitsune legal in Standard?
Patron of the Kitsune is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Patron of the Kitsune do?
Patron of the Kitsune is a Legendary Creature — Spirit with mana cost {4}{W}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.".