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Karai, Future of the Foot
Legendary Creature — Human Ninja
Sneak {2}{W}{B} (You may cast this spell for {2}{W}{B} if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step. She enters tapped and attacking.) Whenever Karai deals combat damage to a player, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. If her sneak cost was paid this turn, instead return that card to the battlefield.
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“Ninja tempo recursion: sneak in, recycle threats from the graveyard.”
Aggro
Intermediate
Combat damage, Commander damage
Ninjas, Reanimator, Tokens, Aristocrats
Strategy
Karai is a ninja-themed commander that rewards you for attacking unblocked and sneaking in repeatedly. Her core gameplan is to deal combat damage, fuel your graveyard with creatures, then recursively return threats from the bin to your hand or straight to the battlefield. The sneak mechanic is the key—you're bouncing your own unblocked attackers to cast Karai cheaper, which then lets you cheat creatures directly into play instead of just into hand. Over time, you're essentially getting free creatures and grinding value while your board stays threatening.
The deck wins through a combination of efficient evasive attackers (especially ninjas), graveyard synergy, and recursive threats that never really go away. You'll play a tempo game early, then transition into a mid-game where you're simultaneously swinging for damage, filling your graveyard, and rebuilding threats faster than opponents can handle. Because you're bouncing and replaying creatures often, you also have natural defense against board wipes—your creatures keep coming back.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Skip pricey ninja lords like Yuriko; use Changeling Outcast and Higure instead. Replace tutors with creature-focused draw like Bitterblossom.
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