Shinobi Ambush

The myth

This ambush is a MYTHENOR creation, but it reflects what the chronicles tell of the shinobi. In the wars of the Sengoku period, feudal lords hired bands from Iga and Kōka to spy, set castles ablaze, sabotage supplies and strike by surprise, often at night. Siege records mention infiltrators who slipped into the enemy camp in disguise. Edo-period theater and novels exaggerated these stories into the ninja hiding in the ceiling, under the floor or inside the walls, the image this card uses.

Why it has this power

An Uncommon trap that destroys the attacking monster. The invader walks in confidently and learns that the ceiling, floor and walls were ninja. It does the same as the Hidden-Blade Tatami at higher rarity, and pairs with the Iga Shadow Ninja in a deck of surprises.

Did you know

The word ninja only became popular in the twentieth century; earlier, terms like shinobi no mono, "one who conceals himself", were more common.

Connections

• In Kenji, Kamo River Fisherman's deck
• In Hanae, Wandering Miko's deck
• In Renji, Ronin of the Snowy Roads's deck
• In Master Suzu of Mount Kurama's deck
• In Kaguya, Guardian of the Torii's deck
• In Kaelmyr, Devourer of Pantheons's deck

Where to get it

• Daily Offering: 0.45% per pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
• Welcome Pack: 1.1% per pack (Uncommon 30% per card)
• Traveler's Pack: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
• Bronze Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 29% per card)
• Silver Reliquary: 0.96% per pack · 5.6% in the themed pack (Uncommon 33% per card)
• Golden Reliquary: 0.94% per pack · 5.5% in the themed pack (Uncommon 35% per card)
• Daily Showcase: Shows up on about 0.98% of days · 400 gold
• Craft with card dust: 100 dust
• Crossing of Myths: Can be offered as a reward during a crossing (the card stays in the crossing deck).

Sources

1. Ninja — World History Encyclopedia — Mark Cartwright
2. Ninja Museum of Igaryu (official site) — Iga-ryu Ninja Museum