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Iizuka the Ruthless is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Samurai from SOK (SOK) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $1.41 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Iizuka the Ruthless MTG card

Iizuka the Ruthless

Legendary Creature — Human Samurai

Card Text

Bushido 2 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +2/+2 until end of turn.) {2}{R}, Sacrifice a Samurai: Samurai creatures you control gain double strike until end of turn.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 SOK SOK 🎨 Darrell Riche
Bushido

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$1.41
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$10.37
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$2.49
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$8.99
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€1.32
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€15.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iizuka the Ruthless? Basics

Iizuka the Ruthless is a Legendary Creature — Human Samurai card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bushido 2 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +2/+2 until end of turn.) {2}{R}, Sacrifice a Samurai: Samurai creatures you control gain double strike until end of turn."

How much mana does Iizuka the Ruthless cost to cast? Basics

Iizuka the Ruthless has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Iizuka the Ruthless's mana cost of {3}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Iizuka the Ruthless has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Iizuka the Ruthless's current oracle text is: "Bushido 2 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +2/+2 until end of turn.) {2}{R}, Sacrifice a Samurai: Samurai creatures you control gain double strike until end of turn."

What is the current price of Iizuka the Ruthless? Pricing

The current market price for Iizuka the Ruthless is approximately $1.41 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $10.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Iizuka the Ruthless? Pricing

You can purchase Iizuka the Ruthless from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Iizuka the Ruthless normal: $1.41 | foil: $10.37

Is Iizuka the Ruthless legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Iizuka the Ruthless in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Iizuka the Ruthless legal in Modern? Legality

Iizuka the Ruthless is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Iizuka the Ruthless legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Iizuka the Ruthless is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Iizuka the Ruthless legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Iizuka the Ruthless in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Iizuka the Ruthless legal in Legacy? Legality

Iizuka the Ruthless is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Iizuka the Ruthless legal in Vintage? Legality

Iizuka the Ruthless is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Iizuka the Ruthless legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Iizuka the Ruthless in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Iizuka the Ruthless from? Details

This printing of Iizuka the Ruthless is from SOK (SOK), with collector number 104.

Iizuka the Ruthless may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Iizuka the Ruthless's rarity? Details

Iizuka the Ruthless is a rare card in SOK.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Iizuka the Ruthless? Details

Iizuka the Ruthless was illustrated by Darrell Riche.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Iizuka the Ruthless's power and toughness? Details

Iizuka the Ruthless is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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