Michelangelo, Improviser

Icons of mtg Icons of mtg Icons of mtg
Michelangelo, Improviser image
setminmtgo
-C$ 4.920.09 tix
Icons of mtg
Icons of mtg
Icons of mtg
Icons of mtg
Icons of mtg
Icons of mtg
Spoilers Random card Advanced search Card edit
NameMichelangelo, Improviser
TypeLegendary creature — mutant ninja turtle
DescriptionSneak Icons of mtgIcons of mtgIcons of mtg (You may cast this spell for Icons of mtgIcons of mtgIcons of mtg if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step. He enters tapped and attacking.) Whenever Michelangelo deals combat damage to a player, you may put See more
ArtistJoshua Alvarado
SetTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #219
WallpaperMichelangelo, Improviser Crop image WallpaperDownload wallpaper
ImageMichelangelo, Improviser Full hd imageDownload image
0%
User score (0)

Meta types

Legality between formats

Table of contents

About Michelangelo, Improviser

Michelangelo, Improviser, Legendary creature — mutant ninja turtle, designed by Narendra Bintara Adi first released in January 2026 in the set Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and was printed exactly in 3 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 4.92.

Michelangelo, Improviser would fit best in a mono-green or green-based aggressive midrange deck that wants to cheat big permanents into play, especially one built around combat pressure and creature-based ramp/value (think “Stompy” or a green creature toolbox shell). The Sneak ability synergizes well with evasive or expendable attackers (like mana dorks or creatures with on-hit triggers you don’t mind replaying), and the combat-damage trigger is powerful in decks holding expensive creatures or utility lands, letting you bypass mana costs and tempo constraints. However, compared to cards like **Sneak Attack** (which enables explosive plays immediately), **Elvish Piper**, **Quicksilver Amulet**, or even **Winota, Joiner of Forces** in more competitive formats, Michelangelo is slower and combat-dependent, making it less consistent at high power levels. In casual or Commander environments—especially Mutant/Ninja Turtle tribal or creature-cheat strategies—it could be strong and fun, but in

Rules

01/27/2026

Although a creature put onto the battlefield this way is attacking, it was never declared as an attacking creature. Abilities that trigger whenever a creature attacks won't trigger when that creature enters attacking.

01/27/2026

If a creature spell's sneak cost was paid, the creature it becomes enters tapped and attacking the same player, planeswalker, or battle as the creature that was returned to its owner's hand to pay its sneak cost. This is a rule specific to sneak; in other cases, when a creature is put onto the battlefield attacking, that creature's controller chooses which player, planeswalker, or battle it's attacking.

01/27/2026

Putting a land card onto the battlefield with Michelangelo's last ability doesn't count as playing a land. You can put a land card onto the battlefield this way even if you've already played a land for the turn.

01/27/2026

Spells can only be cast for their sneak costs any time you could play an instant during the declare blockers step on your turn (after your opponent has decided whether to block).

Where to buy

Seller image Card Kingdom Selling icon

26 uni.

C$ 2.64 Visit store
Seller imageEbay.com

 Visit store
Seller imageCardkingdom

 Visit store
Seller imagePrinting proxies

$ 0.75 Visit store

*This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated

Group by

Price alert ?

Alert me when price gets to

Price trend history

loading
Price history
DateMinimum priceMedian price Decks
2026-01-230.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-01-260.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-02-020.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-02-090.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-02-160.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-02-230.00 CAD0.00 CAD 3
2026-03-020.00 CAD0.00 CAD 2
2026-03-100.00 CAD0.00 CAD 1
2026-03-160.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-04-020.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-04-070.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-04-140.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-04-230.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-04-300.00 CAD0.00 CAD 1
2026-05-050.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-05-140.00 CAD0.00 CAD 2
2026-05-200.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-05-250.00 CAD0.00 CAD 1
2026-06-010.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-06-080.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-06-150.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-06-230.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-06-290.00 CAD0.00 CAD 0
2026-07-062.49 CAD3.01 CAD 0
2026-07-135.15 CAD9.08 CAD 0
2026-07-205.04 CAD9.02 CAD 0
2026-07-275.02 CAD5.69 CAD 0
2026-08-035.02 CAD5.02 CAD 0
2026-08-105.02 CAD5.02 CAD 0
2026-08-175.02 CAD5.02 CAD 0
2026-08-245.02 CAD5.02 CAD 0
2026-09-015.02 CAD5.02 CAD 0
2026-09-075.02 CAD5.02 CAD 0
2026-09-144.95 CAD6.92 CAD 0
2026-09-275.11 CAD8.78 CAD 0
2026-10-045.14 CAD9.57 CAD 0
2026-10-104.94 CAD9.18 CAD 0
2026-10-124.92 CAD9.16 CAD 0

Reactions

0

0 Comments

User profile image

Be the first to comment

Frequently asked questions about Michelangelo, Improviser

What type of card is Michelangelo, Improviser?

Michelangelo, Improviser is a Legendary creature — mutant ninja turtle card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.

What is the effect of Michelangelo, Improviser?

Sneak {2}{G}{G} (You may cast this spell for {2}{G}{G} if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step. He enters tapped and attacking.) Whenever Michelangelo deals combat damage to a player, you may put a creature card and/or a land card from your hand onto the battlefield.

What is the price of Michelangelo, Improviser?

Michelangelo, Improviser currently starts at C$ 4.92. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.

What is the original set of Michelangelo, Improviser?

Michelangelo, Improviser was first released in the set Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, illustrated by Narendra Bintara Adi.

What is the legality of Michelangelo, Improviser?

Legality depends on the tournament format -- Michelangelo, Improviser can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.

What cards are similar to Michelangelo, Improviser?

Cards similar to Michelangelo, Improviser include Raphael, the Nightwatcher, The Last Ronin's Technique, Oroku Saki, Shredder Rising. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.