Ninja of the Deep Hours
Betrayers of Kamigawa 44 • common
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 44
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $1.76
What it does
Ninjutsu 1 generic mana blue mana (1 generic 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 draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ninja of the Deep Hours was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set drew heavily from Japanese folklore and mythology, and this card served as a foundational piece for the set's signature ninjutsu mechanic, which allows players to swap unblocked creatures with hidden ninjas from their hand. It was designed to encourage a stealth-oriented, tempo-focused style of play that rewarded tactical maneuvering.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Paolo Parente, who was tasked with visualizing the stealthy, supernatural aesthetic of the Kamigawa plane. His design leans into a clean, kinetic silhouette that captures the essence of a sudden strike, emphasizing the movement of the character. Upon release, the card became a staple in constructed formats due to its efficient card-advantage engine and remains a respected classic among players who appreciate the tactical depth of the ninja creature type.
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