Quick Answer

Kitsune Blademaster is a common Creature — Fox Samurai from CHK (CHK) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kitsune Blademaster MTG card

Kitsune Blademaster

Creature — Fox Samurai

Card Text

First strike Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)

Those kitsune trained in the blade preferred to fight with a blade-catching jitte in the off hand, buying them just enough time to deliver the first deadly cut.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Keith Garletts
Bushido First strike

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Market Prices

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$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$1.45
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.83
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kitsune Blademaster? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "First strike Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)"

How much mana does Kitsune Blademaster cost to cast? Basics

Kitsune Blademaster has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Kitsune Blademaster's mana cost of {2}{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.

Kitsune 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.

Kitsune Blademaster's current oracle text is: "First strike Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)"

What is the current price of Kitsune Blademaster? Pricing

The current market price for Kitsune Blademaster is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Kitsune Blademaster? Pricing

You can purchase Kitsune 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.

Kitsune Blademaster normal: $0.15 | foil: $1.45

Is Kitsune Blademaster legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Kitsune Blademaster legal in Modern? Legality

Kitsune Blademaster is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kitsune Blademaster legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kitsune Blademaster 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 Kitsune Blademaster legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Kitsune Blademaster legal in Legacy? Legality

Kitsune Blademaster is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kitsune Blademaster legal in Vintage? Legality

Kitsune Blademaster 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 Kitsune Blademaster legal in Pauper? Legality

Kitsune Blademaster is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Kitsune Blademaster from? Details

This printing of Kitsune Blademaster is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 25.

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

What is Kitsune Blademaster's rarity? Details

Kitsune Blademaster is a common card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated Kitsune Blademaster? Details

Kitsune Blademaster was illustrated by Keith Garletts.

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

What is Kitsune Blademaster's power and toughness? Details

Kitsune Blademaster is a 2/2 creature.

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

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