Quick Answer

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade is a mythic Legendary Creature — Snake Samurai from NEC (NEC) costing {2}{R}{G}. Current price: $1.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade MTG card

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade

Legendary Creature — Snake Samurai

Card Text

Whenever an Aura or Equipment you control enters, create a 2/2 red Spirit creature token with menace. At the beginning of your end step, put a +1/+1 counter on each modified creature you control. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)

Card Stats

4/4 mythic CMC: 4.0 NEC NEC 🎨 Lius Lasahido

Market Prices

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$1.14
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$1.10
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$1.29
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$1.49
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€0.47
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€0.49
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chishiro, the Shattered Blade? Basics

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade is a Legendary Creature — Snake Samurai card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever an Aura or Equipment you control enters, create a 2/2 red Spirit creature token with menace. At the beginning of your end step, put a +1/+1 counter on each modified creature you control. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)"

How much mana does Chishiro, the Shattered Blade cost to cast? Basics

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade has a mana cost of {2}{R}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R 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.

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's mana cost of {2}{R}{G} 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.

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's current oracle text is: "Whenever an Aura or Equipment you control enters, create a 2/2 red Spirit creature token with menace. At the beginning of your end step, put a +1/+1 counter on each modified creature you control. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.)"

What is the current price of Chishiro, the Shattered Blade? Pricing

The current market price for Chishiro, the Shattered Blade is approximately $1.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.47 EUR.

Where can I buy Chishiro, the Shattered Blade? Pricing

You can purchase Chishiro, the Shattered Blade 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.

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade normal: $1.14 | foil: $1.1

Is Chishiro, the Shattered Blade legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chishiro, the Shattered Blade in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chishiro, the Shattered Blade legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Chishiro, the Shattered Blade in Modern is not available.

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

Is Chishiro, the Shattered Blade legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Chishiro, the Shattered Blade legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chishiro, the Shattered Blade in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Chishiro, the Shattered Blade legal in Legacy? Legality

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Chishiro, the Shattered Blade legal in Vintage? Legality

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Chishiro, the Shattered Blade legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chishiro, the Shattered Blade 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 Chishiro, the Shattered Blade from? Details

This printing of Chishiro, the Shattered Blade is from NEC (NEC), with collector number 1.

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's rarity? Details

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade is a mythic card in NEC.

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

Who illustrated Chishiro, the Shattered Blade? Details

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade was illustrated by Lius Lasahido.

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

What is Chishiro, the Shattered Blade's power and toughness? Details

Chishiro, the Shattered Blade is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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