# 2018 Magic: The Gathering Commander #52

> A legendary Human Ninja from the 2018 Commander set, featuring powerful ninjutsu abilities and life-loss mechanics.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2018
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Commander
- **Card number**: #52
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2018 set. As a legendary Human Ninja with a mana value of three, this card brings strategic depth to any deck through its unique ninjutsu ability. The ability allows players to return an unblocked attacker to their hand to put this card onto the battlefield tapped and attacking, offering flexible deployment options during gameplay. Its passive ability triggers whenever a Ninja deals combat damage, revealing the top card of the library and adding it to the hand while causing opponents to lose life equal to that card's mana value. This dual benefit of card advantage and life damage makes the card a favorite among collectors and players alike. The card, numbered 52 in the set, features artwork by Yongjae Choi and adheres to the standard blue and black color identity. The interplay between the ninjutsu mechanic and the life-loss effect creates a dynamic gameplay experience, appealing to those who appreciate complex strategic interactions.

## FAQ

### What are the abilities of Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow?

This card features the ninjutsu ability, allowing it to be placed onto the battlefield attacking, and a triggered ability that reveals the top card of your library and causes opponents to lose life when a Ninja deals combat damage.

### Which set is Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow from?

It is part of the Commander 2018 set, which was released in 2018 and is designated with the set code C18 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

### What type of creature is Yuriko in Magic: The Gathering?

Yuriko is classified as a Legendary Creature — Human Ninja with a power and toughness of 1/3, costing one generic, one blue, and one black mana to cast.

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