Ninjutsu
When Black-Nose enters the battlefield, you may have him become a copy of target Ninja creature until end of turn.
Whenever Black-Nose attacks and isn't blocked, you may have him become a copy of target ninja creature until end of turn.
: Put Black-Nose into your hand from the command zone.
See Challenge # 114.
Done for a design challenge. I figured Kamigawa could use some multicolored commanders, so I made one for Ninjas. In the Kamigawa books, Black-Nose was a nezumi ninja who was actually Sakashima the Impostor in disguise. I figured this made him ideal for a
creature. I made his ability resemble Sakashima's, while trying to give it synergy with other ninjas.
The command zone ability was added as an afterthought. I'm worried it might make the card too wordy. What do you think? (I could also shuffle him into the library...)
Im not quite sure of the mana costs or templating. Advice, comments, and criticism are welcome!
Hmm. It's a pity he doesn't actually do anything when he hits an opponent unless you have other Ninjas out.
How about you make one or other of the triggers just "target creature"? Much more flexible and interesting that way.
I suppose that's making this even closer to Sakashima's Student, though. This is already treading pretty close to that card even as it is.