The 2005 Magic: The Gathering Salvat Skullsnatcher card (E18), a versatile Rat Ninja creature featuring the Ninjutsu mechanic.
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Salvat 2005
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The 2005 Magic: The Gathering Salvat Skullsnatcher card, cataloged as E18, is a notable addition to the Magic trading card game universe. This Common rarity card features the iconic creature Rat Ninja, designed by artist Matt Cavotta. Its distinct blue border and layout immediately identify it as part of the Salvat promotional series, appealing to collectors who specialize in specific promotional subsets or complete the broader Magic catalog. Skullsnatcher brings a unique strategic element to gameplay through its Ninjutsu ability. This mechanic allows players to swap an unblocked attacker into the card's position on the battlefield by returning the original creature to their hand. This flexibility makes it a valuable piece for decks utilizing the Ninja tribal strategy or those seeking efficient board presence. For collectors, the Salvat Skullsnatcher represents a specific era of Magic: The Gathering history. The 2005 release period saw various promotional strategies, making this card a piece of TCG history for enthusiasts tracking the evolution of the game's distribution. Whether you are building a themed collection based on Ninja-type creatures, focusing on the Salvat subset, or simply expanding your Magic: The Gathering library, this card offers both nostalgic and functional value.
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Skullsnatcher
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Matt Cavotta
Card Stock
Spanish
{1}{B}
Creature — Rat Ninja
2 / 1
B
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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
Skullsnatcher is classified as a Creature — Rat Ninja in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It has a mana cost of one black mana and one generic mana.
The Ninjutsu ability allows you to return an unblocked attacker you control to your hand to put Skullsnatcher onto the battlefield from your hand, tapped and attacking. It also triggers an effect when it deals combat damage.
The Skullsnatcher card with the E18 number belongs to the 2005 Salvat promotional set for Magic: The Gathering. It is considered a Common rarity card within that specific promotional release.
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