Mistblade Shinobi
Betrayers of Kamigawa 43 • common
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 43
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $2.12
What it does
Ninjutsu blue mana (blue mana, Return an unblocked attacker you control to hand: Put this card onto the battlefield from your hand tapped and attacking.)
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may return target creature that player controls to its owner's hand.
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
Mistblade Shinobi was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in a plane inspired by feudal Japanese folklore and mythology, the card introduced the ninjutsu mechanic, which allowed players to swap an unblocked attacking creature with a hidden ninja from their hand. This design choice was intended to evoke the surprise and lethality of a stealthy assassin, fitting the set's thematic focus on the secret war between the mortal realm and the spirit world.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a veteran illustrator whose work defined the visual identity of early Magic sets. Rush utilized a sharp, focused aesthetic to capture the essence of a shinobi in motion, prioritizing the fluid, sudden nature of the character's movement. Within the competitive landscape, the card is frequently regarded as a staple in low-mana ninja-themed decks, valued for its efficient utility in returning opponent creatures to their owners' hands while maintaining board pressure.
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