Nezumi Bone-Reader is card 127 from the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa expansion, featuring a Rat Shaman with the ability to force discards.
Nezumi Bone-Reader
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Champions of Kamigawa
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Nezumi Bone-Reader is card 127 from the Champions of Kamigawa set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2004. This Magic: The Gathering card features a 1/1 Rat Shaman creature with a mana cost of one generic and one black mana. The card is classified as Uncommon within the expansion and was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott. The creature's primary ability allows the controller to sacrifice another creature to make a target player discard a card. This activation can only be performed as a sorcery, meaning it can only be used during the player's main phase when the stack is empty. This mechanic encourages strategic resource management, requiring players to weigh the value of the sacrifice against the disruption inflicted on their opponent. For collectors, this card represents a key piece of the Champions of Kamigawa era, a period known for its distinctive Japanese-inspired aesthetic and innovative gameplay mechanics. The Nezumi Bone-Reader is often sought after by players looking to build Rat tribal decks or control strategies that rely on card disadvantage for opponents. Its straightforward yet impactful effect makes it a memorable inclusion in the set's creature roster. The marketplace connects enthusiasts with a wide range of products, ensuring that collectors can find the specific cards they are looking for without worrying about inventory fluctuations. As a staple of the black mana color identity, Nezumi Bone-Reader continues to be discussed in the Magic community for its efficient cost-to-effect ratio. Its design and functionality reflect the creative direction of the Champions of Kamigawa block, making it a valuable item for any serious collector's archive.
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Nezumi Bone-Reader
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Dan Murayama Scott
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Creature — Rat Shaman
1 / 1
B
Card Text
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{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target player discards a card. Activate only as a sorcery.
Four generations ago, old Split-Tail stole a bundle of scrolls from the Minamo School. Soon after, the first nezumi shamans were born.









