Sneak
| Sneak | |
|---|---|
| Keyword Ability | |
| Type | Static |
| Introduced | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
| Last used | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles |
| Reminder Text | Sneak [cost] (You may cast this spell for its Sneak cost if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step.) |
| Scryfall Statistics | |
Sneak is a keyword ability that will be introduced in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It is a "fixed" Ninjutsu.
Description
Like Ninjutsu, Sneak allows a creature that attacks and isn't blocked to be exchanged with another creature in the controlling player's hand, such that that creature is attacking and unblocked instead of the original creature, which is returned to the owner's hand. You also may cast a non-creature spell for its Sneak cost if you return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step.
Compared to Ninjutsu, Sneak isn't limited to be used on Ninjas creatures only and it can also be used on noncreature cards. It furthermore cleans up a few things that were awkward with Ninjutsu. For example, rather than be an activated ability, it allows you to cast the card from your hand. This works with commanders and has synergy with “when you cast” triggers.[1]
Examples
Example 1
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai 
Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle Samurai
3/3
Sneak 
Double strike
During your turn, you may cast creature spells with power or toughness 1 or less from your graveyard. If you cast a spell this way, that creature enters with a finality counter on it. (If a creature with a finality counter on it would die, exile it instead.)
Example 2
Raphael's Technique 
Instant
Sneak (You may cast this spell for if you also return an unblocked attacker you control to hand during the declare blockers step.)
Each player may discard their hand and draw seven cards.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 10, 2025). "s it presumptuous to assume that Sneak is an attempt to make a version of Ninjutsu that doesnt require the card attached to be a Ninja?". Blogatog. Tumblr.