Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
Duskmourn: House of Horror 409 • mythic
- Set
- Duskmourn: House of Horror
- Collector number
- 409
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Richard Luong
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Ninjutsu 1 generic mana blue mana black mana (1 generic mana blue mana black mana, Return an unblocked attacker you control to hand: Put this card onto the battlefield from your hand tapped and attacking.)
During your turn, as long as Kaito has one or more loyalty counters on him, he's a 3/4 Ninja creature and has hexproof.
+1: You get an emblem with "Ninjas you control get +1/+1."
0: Surveil 2. Then draw a card for each opponent who lost life this turn.
−2: Tap target creature. Put two stun counters on it.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares was released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Duskmourn: House of Horror. The card represents a pivotal narrative moment for the planeswalker Kaito Shizuki, placing him within the neon-drenched, 1980s-inspired horror setting of Duskmourn. Designed as a planeswalker card, its mechanics were crafted to reflect Kaito's identity as a ninja and scout, emphasizing evasion and tactical board interaction.
The illustrative work for this specific card features the distinct aesthetic of the set, which draws heavily from eighties slasher films, analog technology, and haunted house tropes. The art direction aimed to marry the traditional cyberpunk sensibilities of Kaito’s character with the claustrophobic, supernatural threats found throughout the House. Upon its release, the card was integrated into the broader game ecosystem, serving as a functional piece for players interested in blue-black control and tempo strategies.
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