Matsu-Tribe Sniper
Betrayers of Kamigawa 136 • common
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 136
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
tap: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature with flying.
Whenever this creature deals damage to a creature, tap that creature and it doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Matsu-Tribe Sniper was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to explore the lore of the Kamigawa plane, which was heavily inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology. This particular card represents the Matsu-Tribe, a group of archers integrated into the ecosystem of the forest, reflecting the set's mechanical focus on spirit-centered tribal synergies and the conflict between mortal and spirit realms.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Jeff Miracola. Miracola’s depiction focuses on the tactical, camouflaged nature of the tribe, emphasizing the creature's role as a long-range combatant. At the time of its release, the card was noted for its utility in limited play environments due to its ability to deal damage to creatures with flying, fitting well into the aggressive green creature archetypes prevalent in the Kamigawa block.
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