Raphael, the Nightwatcher
| Name | Raphael, the Nightwatcher |
|---|---|
| Type | Legendary creature — mutant ninja turtle |
| Description | Sneak   (You may cast this spell for if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step. He enters tapped and attacking.)
Attacking creatures you control have double strike. |
| Artist | Jim Cheung & Jay David Ramos |
| Set | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #213 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Raphael, the Nightwatcher
Raphael, the Nightwatcher, Legendary creature — mutant ninja turtle, designed by Greg Staples first released in Jan, 2026 in the set Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and was printed exactly in 4 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of ₱ 61.51.
Raphael, the Nightwatcher fits best in aggressive red-based decks that flood the board with cheap, evasive creatures—such as Mono-Red Aggro, Boros Aggro, or go-wide token strategies—because granting double strike to all attacking creatures can immediately double combat damage and threaten lethal out of nowhere, especially alongside pump effects or combat tricks; the Sneak cost also synergizes well with low-cost creatures that have attack triggers or that you’re happy to replay (like creatures with haste or ETB value). That said, four-mana red finishers face steep competition from cards like Hellrider (which provides immediate, hard-to-block damage without needing a board), Embercleave (which often ends games on the spot and is harder to interact with mid-combat), or Torbran, Thane of Red Fell (which passively boosts all red damage), and compared to these, Raphael is more “win-more” and weaker when you’re behind or have no board presence. He would see play mainly in synergy-driven or ca
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What type of card is Raphael, the Nightwatcher?
Raphael, the Nightwatcher is a Legendary creature — mutant ninja turtle card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Raphael, the Nightwatcher do?
Sneak {1}{R}{R} (You may cast this spell for {1}{R}{R} if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step. He enters tapped and attacking.) Attacking creatures you control have double strike.
How much does Raphael, the Nightwatcher cost?
Raphael, the Nightwatcher currently starts at ₱ 61.51. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Raphael, the Nightwatcher from?
Raphael, the Nightwatcher was first released in the set Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, illustrated by Greg Staples.
Is Raphael, the Nightwatcher legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Raphael, the Nightwatcher 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 Raphael, the Nightwatcher?
Cards similar to Raphael, the Nightwatcher include Michelangelo, Improviser, The Last Ronin's Technique, Leonardo, Big Brother. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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