Ninja of the Deep Hours

Description

The Ninja of the Deep Hours, numbered 44 in the 2005 Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion, brings a distinct mechanical identity to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a foil common, this card offers collectors a shimmering finish that contrasts with the set's standard non-foil prints, making it a visually appealing addition to any themed binder or collection. This Human Ninja creature commands a mana cost of three generic and one blue mana, entering the battlefield with a power and toughness of 2/2. The card’s primary appeal lies in its Ninjutsu ability, which allows players to return an unblocked attacker to their hand to pay {1}{U} and place this creature onto the battlefield tapped and attacking. This unique mechanic encourages strategic play, enabling surprise attacks and resource management that define the Ninja archetype of the Kamigawa block. Beyond its entry ability, the Ninja of the Deep Hours provides ongoing value through its triggered ability. Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, the controller may draw a card. This potential for card advantage makes the card not only a collector's item for those seeking foil commons from the era but also a functional piece for decks built around ninja strategies or blue-based control. Created by artist Dan Murayama Scott, the card stands as a representative piece of mid-2000s Magic design. Collectors often seek out specific foil treatments from this period to complete their Betrayers of Kamigawa sets or to build specialized collections focused on the Ninja subtype.