The details of Silent-Blade Oni, a high-impact Demon Ninja creature from the 2018 Magic: The Gathering Commander set, designed for strategic gameplay.
Silent-Blade Oni
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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| Raw / Ungraded | $5.61Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $5.61 to $5.72 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 13, 2026: -1.9%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts. | Unknown | Guide estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source observation date unavailable |
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Description
Silent-Blade Oni, designated as card number 191 in the 2018 Commander set, stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Steve Prescott, this Rare creature embodies the intersection of demonic power and ninja stealth, featuring the distinct Demon and Ninja creature types. With a mana value of seven and a color identity spanning both blue and black, this card requires significant mana investment, rewarding players who have secured their resources with a potent 6/5 body. This substantial physical presence ensures it can withstand combat while delivering decisive damage to opponents. The strategic depth of Silent-Blade Oni lies in its dual capability to manipulate board state and information. Through its Ninjutsu ability, players can exchange an unblocked attacker for this card, allowing it to enter the battlefield tapped and attacking. This mechanic provides tactical flexibility, enabling sudden surprise attacks or protecting valuable assets. Once it deals combat damage to a player, the card triggers a powerful effect: the controller looks at that player's hand. This visibility offers critical intelligence, revealing potential threats or opportunities for counterplay. Furthermore, the ability to cast a spell from the opponent's hand without paying its mana cost represents a game-changing advantage. This disruption mechanism can remove key answers, turn the tide of battle, or enable combo finishes that would otherwise be impossible. For collectors and players alike, Silent-Blade Oni represents a compelling intersection of collectibility and utility. It serves as a notable piece for those building blue-black decks, offering both thematic flavor and mechanical prowess. The card's design and abilities make it a staple for enthusiasts looking to add strategic depth to their Magic: The Gathering Commander experience. Its enduring appeal comes from its unique blend of aggressive power and informational control, making it a respected addition to any collection focused on the Commander format's rich history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Silent-Blade Oni
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Steve Prescott
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}{U}{B}{B}
Creature — Demon Ninja
6 / 5
B, U
Card Text
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Ninjutsu {4}{U}{B} ({4}{U}{B}, 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, look at that player's hand. You may cast a spell from among those cards without paying its mana cost.
