Abe no Seimei, the Great Onmyōji

The myth

Abe no Seimei lived from 921 to 1005 and was the most celebrated master of onmyōdō at the Heian court. He studied under the masters Kamo no Tadayuki and Kamo no Yasunori, served as Doctor of Astronomy and founded the Tsuchimikado clan, which dominated onmyōdō for centuries. Collections like the Konjaku Monogatari and Uji Shūi Monogatari show him foretelling the future, breaking curses and commanding shikigami. Legend made him the son of Kuzunoha, a white fox who took a woman's form. Seimei Shrine in Kyoto stands on the site of his former residence.

Why it has this power

A Rare level-7 Light Spellcaster with 2350 ATK and 2100 DEF: the supreme master, strong and balanced. Light and Sun are astronomy and protection against evil; Fox is literal, the fox mother of legend. Fused with any Spirit, he forms Seimei and the Twelve-Direction Shikigami.

Did you know

The pentagram, called seiman or Seimei's star, is the emblem of Seimei Shrine and appears on protective charms.

Connections

• Fuses into: + Spirit → Seimei and the Twelve-Direction Shikigami

Where to get it

• Campaign drop: Kaelmyr, Devourer of Pantheons (The Void Between Mythologies) — grade B: 17%
• Daily Offering: 0.11% per pack (Rare 2.8% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.69% per pack · 3.6% in the themed pack (Rare 7% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.78% per pack · 4% in the themed pack (Rare 8% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 1.3% per pack · 6.7% in the themed pack (Rare 15% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 2% per pack · 10% in the themed pack (Rare 25% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 1.5% of days · 400 gems
• Craft with card dust: 600 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Abe no Seimei — Encyclopedia of Shinto — Kokugakuin University
2. Seimei Jinja (official site) — Seimei Jinja
3. Shikigami — Encyclopedia of Shinto — Kokugakuin University