Throat Slitter
Betrayers of Kamigawa 88 • uncommon
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 88
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $4.14
What it does
Ninjutsu 2 generic mana black mana (2 generic 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, destroy target nonblack creature that player controls.
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
Throat Slitter was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set within the Japanese-inspired Kamigawa plane, the card introduced the ninjutsu mechanic, which allowed players to swap an unblocked attacker for a ninja from their hand. This mechanic was designed to capture the flavor of shinobi infiltration and sudden strikes, making it a cornerstone of the set's tribal theme.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Moeller, who captured the character in a dynamic, shadowy stance consistent with the set's dark, atmospheric aesthetic. Upon release, Throat Slitter was recognized by players for its efficient ability to remove key creatures while maintaining board presence. It remains a notable example of how Wizards of the Coast utilizes specific mechanics to bridge the gap between mechanical utility and thematic storytelling.
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