Nezumi Shadow-Watcher
Betrayers of Kamigawa 74 • uncommon
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 74
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target Ninja.
"The Okiba Gang! Night-cursed thieves and assassins! I've had enough of their meddling! Triple the guard!"— Marrow-Gnawer
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nezumi Shadow-Watcher was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the Japanese-inspired Kamigawa plane, exploring themes of folklore, spirits, and the conflict between mortal and supernatural forces. As a member of the Nezumi—the rat-folk of the set—this creature represents the grim, survivalist culture of the undercity, fitting into the set's dark, atmospheric aesthetic.
The card was illustrated by Kev Walker, a prolific Magic: The Gathering artist known for his gritty, detailed style. Walker sought to emphasize the shadow-dwelling nature of the Nezumi through sharp, angular linework and a muted, nocturnal palette. Upon release, the card was viewed as a niche mechanical tool, specifically designed to counter graveyard-dependent strategies through its static ability to exile cards from an opponent's discard pile.
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