Quick Answer

Sai of the Shinobi is a uncommon Artifact — Equipment from A25 (A25) costing {1}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sai of the Shinobi MTG card

Sai of the Shinobi

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +1/+1. Whenever a creature you control enters, you may attach this Equipment to it. Equip {2}

The passing of the sai presages the end of the old clan and the ascent of the new.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 A25 A25 🎨 Brian Snõddy
Equip

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.28
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TCGPlayer
$7.81
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Cardmarket
€0.35
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€0.67
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sai of the Shinobi? Basics

Sai of the Shinobi is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +1/+1. Whenever a creature you control enters, you may attach this Equipment to it. Equip {2}"

How much mana does Sai of the Shinobi cost to cast? Basics

Sai of the Shinobi has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Sai of the Shinobi's mana cost of {1} 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.

Sai of the Shinobi 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.

Sai of the Shinobi's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +1/+1. Whenever a creature you control enters, you may attach this Equipment to it. Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Sai of the Shinobi? Pricing

The current market price for Sai of the Shinobi is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.81 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Sai of the Shinobi? Pricing

You can purchase Sai of the Shinobi 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.

Sai of the Shinobi normal: $0.28 | foil: $7.81

Is Sai of the Shinobi legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sai of the Shinobi in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sai of the Shinobi legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sai of the Shinobi in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sai of the Shinobi legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sai of the Shinobi 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 Sai of the Shinobi legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sai of the Shinobi in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sai of the Shinobi legal in Legacy? Legality

Sai of the Shinobi is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sai of the Shinobi legal in Vintage? Legality

Sai of the Shinobi 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 Sai of the Shinobi legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sai of the Shinobi 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 Sai of the Shinobi from? Details

This printing of Sai of the Shinobi is from A25 (A25), with collector number 230.

Sai of the Shinobi may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sai of the Shinobi's rarity? Details

Sai of the Shinobi is a uncommon card in A25.

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

Who illustrated Sai of the Shinobi? Details

Sai of the Shinobi was illustrated by Brian Snõddy.

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

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