Kusanagi, the Grass-Cutting Sword

The myth

Kusanagi no Tsurugi, the "grass-cutting sword", is one of Japan's three sacred treasures. Susanoo found it inside Yamata-no-Orochi's tail when his own sword chipped on it while cutting the serpent, and offered it to Amaterasu; its first name was Ame-no-Murakumo, "gathered clouds of heaven". Centuries later the priestess Yamatohime gave it to Prince Yamato Takeru. Trapped by a fire set in a grassy field, he cut the grass around him with the sword and survived, which gave it its name. Tradition says the sword is kept at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya.

Why it has this power

A Rare equipment that gives a Warrior or Deity monster +1000 ATK and DEF, the largest equipment bonus in the archipelago. It is the sword that passed through divine and heroic hands: Susanoo, Amaterasu and Yamato Takeru. With it Susanoo reaches 4600 attack, the highest blow possible in the archipelago.

Did you know

No one outside the priestly circle has seen Kusanagi in modern times; at enthronement ceremonies it appears wrapped, never shown to the public.

Connections

• In Kaguya, Guardian of the Torii's deck
• In Kaelmyr, Devourer of Pantheons's deck

Where to get it

• 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. Atsuta Shinkō — Encyclopedia of Shinto — Kokugakuin University
2. Yamatotakeru — Encyclopedia of Shinto — Kokugakuin University
3. Introduction — Atsuta Jingu (official site) — Atsuta Jingu