Shredder's Technique

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NameShredder's Technique
TypeSorcery
DescriptionSneak Icons of mtg (You may cast this spell for Icons of mtg if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step.) Destroy target creature or enchantment. If an enchantment was destroyed this way, you lose 2 life.
Flavor"So sorry to bring our game to an early conclusion. You wouldn't have won anyway."
ArtistDominik Mayer
SetTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #77
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About Shredder's Technique

Shredder's Technique, Sorcery, designed by Florey first released in February 2026 in the set Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and was printed exactly in 2 different ways. It see play in 1 format: Modern. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.49.

Shredder’s Technique would fit best in a tempo‑leaning or aggressive black deck that attacks early with cheap, evasive creatures (like fliers or creatures with saboteur/ninjutsu-style value) so it can reliably enable Sneak for a single black mana while reusing enter‑the‑battlefield effects by bouncing its own unblocked attacker; it’s especially appealing in Dimir or Rakdos shells that pressure life totals and want flexible removal that can also hit enchantments, something black often struggles with. That said, while {B} for creature/enchantment removal is very efficient, the setup cost (needing an unblocked attacker during declare blockers) makes it inconsistent compared to staples like Infernal Grasp, Go for the Throat, Bitter Triumph, or Feed the Swarm (which already handles enchantments at a predictable cost), and broader answers like Hero’s Downfall or Sheoldred’s Edict may be more reliable in many metas; in faster, synergy-driven decks the Sneak discount could justify inclusion, b

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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

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).

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Frequently asked questions about Shredder's Technique

What type of card is Shredder's Technique?

Shredder's Technique is a Sorcery card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.

What is the effect of Shredder's Technique?

Sneak {B} (You may cast this spell for {B} if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step.) Destroy target creature or enchantment. If an enchantment was destroyed this way, you lose 2 life.

What is the price of Shredder's Technique?

Shredder's Technique currently starts at C$ 0.49. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.

What is the original set of Shredder's Technique?

Shredder's Technique was first released in the set Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, illustrated by Florey.

What is the legality of Shredder's Technique?

Legality depends on the tournament format -- Shredder's Technique can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.

What are the competitive formats of Shredder's Technique?

Shredder's Technique sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Modern.

What cards are similar to Shredder's Technique?

Cards similar to Shredder's Technique include Karai's Technique, Jennika's Technique. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.