Skullsnatcher
The List BOK-84 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- BOK-84
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Ninjutsu black mana (black 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, exile up to two target cards from that player's graveyard.
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
Skullsnatcher was originally released in the 2004 Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology, focusing on the conflict between the spirit world and the mortal realm. As a Ninja-type creature, Skullsnatcher was designed to utilize the 'Ninjutsu' mechanic, a keyword that allowed players to swap unblocked creatures with hidden attackers from their hand, reflecting the thematic elements of deception and sudden strikes central to the Kamigawa narrative.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and recognizable artists in the game's early history. His illustration style for this piece emphasizes the darker, more unsettling aspects of the Ninja aesthetic present in the set. Upon its release, Skullsnatcher served as a functional utility creature for players building specialized Ninja-themed decks, and its inclusion in 'The List'—a recurring selection of reprinted cards—speaks to its enduring niche appeal among players who appreciate the mechanics and flavor of the original Kamigawa block.
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