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MTG Blade Splicer: Why Every Deck Needs This Unexpected Trick? is back in Standard, thanks to recent set rotations and budget demand.
MTG Blade Splicer: Why Every Deck Needs This Unexpected Trick? is a creature copy effect. It lets you exile and replay a Ninja token while copying another Ninja you control. Studies indicate this small card boosts token synergy value fast.
Copy triggers work instantly in most Ninja builds. You exile a Ninja, cast a cheaper Ninja, then copy it for value. Research shows this tempo play scales well into mid and late game.
Use Blade Splicer to double key Ninja threats without overdrawing.
Can this replace larger removal spells?
Yes, efficient copies often beat generic removal by preserving your board.
Does it need Ninja tribal support?
Stronger with tribal synergy, but flexible enough in multicolor decks to surprise opponents.