The 2006 Hachette UK Skullsnatcher trading card from Magic: The Gathering. Card number 4 features a Rat Ninja creature with distinct ninjutsu and graveyard interaction abilities.
Skullsnatcher
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Hachette UK
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Description
The 2006 Hachette UK release of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game includes the Skullsnatcher card, cataloged as number 4. This product represents a specific entry in the Hachette UK series, offering collectors a tangible piece of the game's rich history. As a Creature — Rat Ninja, the card brings a unique mechanical identity to the table, defined by its mana cost of {1}{B} and a power and toughness of 2/1. Collectors interested in the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering often appreciate the intricate rules interactions found in cards like this one. The design incorporates the Ninjutsu ability, allowing players to swap an unblocked attacker to bring this creature into play from the hand. Additionally, the card features a triggered ability that activates when it deals combat damage to a player, enabling the exile of target cards from that player's graveyard. This combination of mechanics offers a distinct tactical experience that distinguishes it within the broader landscape of the game. Matt Cavotta is credited with the artwork for this release, adding visual appeal to the card's identity. For those building collections of Magic: The Gathering memorabilia, the Hachette UK set provides a structured way to explore different eras and designs of the trading card game. Whether you are a long-time enthusiast or new to the hobby, adding this Skullsnatcher card to your collection allows you to engage with a specific moment in the game's evolution. The card's black color identity and ninja subtype make it a recognizable figure for fans of the format, serving as a valuable addition for those who value both the lore and the mechanics of the trading card game.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Skullsnatcher
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Matt Cavotta
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Creature — Rat Ninja
2 / 1
B
Card Text
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Ninjutsu {B} ({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, exile up to two target cards from that player's graveyard.
FAQ
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What is the card type and subtype for Skullsnatcher?
Skullsnatcher is classified as a Creature with the subtypes Rat and Ninja in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
What abilities does the 2006 Hachette UK Skullsnatcher card have?
The card features the Ninjutsu ability with a cost of {B}, allowing it to be played from hand by returning an unblocked attacker. It also has an ability that exiles up to two target cards from a player's graveyard when it deals combat damage to them.
Who is the artist for the Skullsnatcher card in the Hachette UK set?
Matt Cavotta is the artist credited with the illustration for this card in the 2006 Hachette UK release.
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