Quick Answer

Imperial Blademaster is a rare Creature — Human Samurai from YNEO (YNEO) costing {1}{R}{W}.

Imperial Blademaster MTG card

Imperial Blademaster

Creature — Human Samurai

Card Text

Double strike Whenever a Samurai or Warrior you control attacks alone, draft a card from Imperial Blademaster's spellbook.

Card Stats

2/3 rare CMC: 3.0 YNEO YNEO 🎨 Miguel Mercado
Double strike

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperial Blademaster? Basics

Imperial Blademaster is a Creature — Human Samurai card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Double strike Whenever a Samurai or Warrior you control attacks alone, draft a card from Imperial Blademaster's spellbook."

How much mana does Imperial Blademaster cost to cast? Basics

Imperial Blademaster has a mana cost of {1}{R}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W 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.

Imperial Blademaster's mana cost of {1}{R}{W} 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.

Imperial Blademaster has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Imperial Blademaster's current oracle text is: "Double strike Whenever a Samurai or Warrior you control attacks alone, draft a card from Imperial Blademaster's spellbook."

What is the current price of Imperial Blademaster? Pricing

Price data for Imperial Blademaster is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Imperial Blademaster? Pricing

You can purchase Imperial Blademaster 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 Imperial Blademaster legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Blademaster in Standard is not available.

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

Is Imperial Blademaster legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Blademaster in Modern is not available.

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

Is Imperial Blademaster legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Blademaster in Commander is not available.

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

Is Imperial Blademaster legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Blademaster in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Imperial Blademaster legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Blademaster in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Imperial Blademaster legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Blademaster 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 Imperial Blademaster legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Imperial Blademaster 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 Imperial Blademaster from? Details

This printing of Imperial Blademaster is from YNEO (YNEO), with collector number 30.

Imperial Blademaster may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Imperial Blademaster's rarity? Details

Imperial Blademaster is a rare card in YNEO.

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

Who illustrated Imperial Blademaster? Details

Imperial Blademaster was illustrated by Miguel Mercado.

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

What is Imperial Blademaster's power and toughness? Details

Imperial Blademaster is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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