Biting-Palm Ninja

Description

The 2022 release of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty introduced Biting-Palm Ninja as card number 88, a creature that blends traditional ninja aesthetics with futuristic neon themes. As a rare card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, it has established itself as a formidable presence on the battlefield due to its unique mechanical properties. The card features a foil treatment that catches the light, appealing to collectors who appreciate the visual polish of premium finishes. Designed by Andreas Zafiratos, this card is a key component for players building decks around the Ninjutsu mechanic. Biting-Palm Ninja is a black Human Ninja with a mana cost of {2}{B} and a power/toughness of 3/3. Its most distinctive ability is Ninjutsu, which allows players to secretly swap it into combat for a smaller creature, bypassing blockers. Once in play, it enters with a menace counter, granting it double strike-like evasion. The card’s secondary ability triggers when it deals combat damage to a player: you may remove a menace counter to force that player to reveal their hand. You then choose a nonland card from their hand to exile, effectively disrupting their strategy mid-game. This combination of evasion and resource denial makes Biting-Palm Ninja a highly sought-after card in the Magic: The Gathering community. Collectors value this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its place in the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty set. The set’s unique blend of Japanese-inspired fantasy and cyberpunk elements gives Biting-Palm Ninja a distinct identity within the game’s history. Whether you are building a competitive deck or adding to your collection of rare Magic: The Gathering cards, this foil version offers both aesthetic appeal and mechanical depth.