Quick Answer

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Ninja from C18 (C18) costing {1}{U}{B}. Current price: $2.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow MTG card

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

Legendary Creature — Human Ninja

Card Text

Commander ninjutsu {U}{B} ({U}{B}, Return an unblocked attacker you control to hand: Put this card onto the battlefield from your hand or the command zone tapped and attacking.) Whenever a Ninja you control deals combat damage to a player, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. Each opponent loses life equal to that card's mana value.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 3.0 C18 C18 🎨 Yongjae Choi
Commander ninjutsu

Market Prices

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$2.16
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$3.49
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€1.70
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€6.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Restricted
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (12 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow? Basics

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow is a Legendary Creature — Human Ninja card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Commander ninjutsu {U}{B} ({U}{B}, Return an unblocked attacker you control to hand: Put this card onto the battlefield from your hand or the command zone tapped and attacking.) Whenever a Ninja you control deals combat damage to a player, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. Each opponent loses life equal to that card's mana value."

How much mana does Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow cost to cast? Basics

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow has a mana cost of {1}{U}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, 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.

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow's mana cost of {1}{U}{B} 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.

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow 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.

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow's current oracle text is: "Commander ninjutsu {U}{B} ({U}{B}, Return an unblocked attacker you control to hand: Put this card onto the battlefield from your hand or the command zone tapped and attacking.) Whenever a Ninja you control deals combat damage to a player, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. Each opponent loses life equal to that card's mana value."

What is the current price of Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow? Pricing

The current market price for Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow is approximately $2.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.7 EUR.

Where can I buy Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow? Pricing

You can purchase Yuriko, the Tiger's 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 Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow in Standard is not available.

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

Is Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow in Modern is not available.

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

Is Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow 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 Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow legal in Legacy? Legality

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow legal in Vintage? Legality

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow 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 Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Yuriko, the Tiger's 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 Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow from? Details

This printing of Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow is from C18 (C18), with collector number 52.

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow's rarity? Details

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow is a rare card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow? Details

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow was illustrated by Yongjae Choi.

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

What is Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow's power and toughness? Details

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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