Shredder, Unrelenting
TMT · uncommon · Released 2026-03-06
Power
Tier shown as baseline → best-case (in its ideal shell).
Derived from the 7 atoms below.
above rate
minor value alone
wants support
scales up
one mode
broadly useful
easily answered
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Rationale
Shredder is a 6/4 deathtouch Ninja that can sneak in for {3}{B} by bouncing an unblocked attacker, entering tapped and attacking. His triggered ability grants deathtouch to another creature on ETB or attack, making combat consistently dangerous for opponents. Signature in aggro/midrange ninja strategies where the sneak cost rewards an attack-heavy board, but largely ineffective in non-combat-centric strategies.
Learnings (3)
Shredder's Sneak ability means he enters tapped and attacking, effectively granting haste when cast via the alternate cost — he can attack the turn he's cast if sneak is used.
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The ETB/attack trigger that grants deathtouch to another creature is particularly powerful when combined with first strike creatures or other combat trickery, enabling one-sided favorable trades.
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Sneak requires an unblocked attacker to return to hand during declare blockers, meaning you need to already be in combat — running Shredder in decks with few early attackers diminishes his sneak-in potential significantly.
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Popularity
- EDHREC rank: #14,884