Quick Answer

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow is a rare Creature — Human Ninja from NEO (NEO) costing {U}.

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow MTG card

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow

Creature — Human Ninja

Card Text

Ninjutsu {2}{U} ({2}{U}, Return an unblocked attacker you control to hand: Put this card onto the battlefield from your hand tapped and attacking.) Flying When Thousand-Faced Shadow enters from your hand, if it's attacking, create a token that's a copy of another target attacking creature. The token enters tapped and attacking.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 1.0 NEO NEO 🎨 Ekaterina Burmak
Flying Ninjutsu

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Historic Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow? Basics

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow is a Creature — Human Ninja card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Ninjutsu {2}{U} ({2}{U}, Return an unblocked attacker you control to hand: Put this card onto the battlefield from your hand tapped and attacking.) Flying When Thousand-Faced Shadow enters from your hand, if it's attacking, create a token that's a copy of another target attacking creature. The token enters tapped and attacking."

How much mana does A-Thousand-Faced Shadow cost to cast? Basics

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow's mana cost of {U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow's current oracle text is: "Ninjutsu {2}{U} ({2}{U}, Return an unblocked attacker you control to hand: Put this card onto the battlefield from your hand tapped and attacking.) Flying When Thousand-Faced Shadow enters from your hand, if it's attacking, create a token that's a copy of another target attacking creature. The token enters tapped and attacking."

What is the current price of A-Thousand-Faced Shadow? Pricing

Price data for A-Thousand-Faced Shadow is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy A-Thousand-Faced Shadow? Pricing

You can purchase A-Thousand-Faced Shadow from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for A-Thousand-Faced Shadow in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for A-Thousand-Faced Shadow in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for A-Thousand-Faced Shadow in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for A-Thousand-Faced Shadow in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for A-Thousand-Faced Shadow in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for A-Thousand-Faced Shadow in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for A-Thousand-Faced Shadow in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow from? Details

This printing of A-Thousand-Faced Shadow is from NEO (NEO), with collector number A-86.

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow's rarity? Details

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow is a rare card in NEO.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated A-Thousand-Faced Shadow? Details

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow was illustrated by Ekaterina Burmak.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is A-Thousand-Faced Shadow's power and toughness? Details

A-Thousand-Faced Shadow is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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