Mukotai Ambusher⁣ - Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty⁣ (Common)⁣ [112]

Mukotai Ambusher is a 3/2 Rat Ninja that costs three generic mana and one black mana to cast, making it a decent mid-game creature. You can use its Ninjutsu ability for just one black mana; if you have an attacker that your opponent hasn’t blocked, you can return that creature to your hand and put Mukotai Ambusher onto the battlefield tapped and attacking instead. This allows you to sneak in damage and potentially catch your opponent off-guard, especially if your original attacker was less threatening. Additionally, Mukotai Ambusher has lifelink, meaning any damage it deals will also gain you that much life, which can help you stabilise if you're in a tight spot. However, it does require you to have an unblocked attacker, which may not always be the case, and its 3/2 body can be easily removed by spells or blocked by sturdier creatures. Overall, it’s best played in a deck that can create pressure with small creatures or evasive attackers to maximise its potential.