Quick Answer

Kuro's Taken is a common Creature — Rat Samurai from SOK (SOK) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.29 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kuro's Taken MTG card

Kuro's Taken

Creature — Rat Samurai

Card Text

Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) {1}{B}: Regenerate this creature.

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Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 SOK SOK 🎨 Puddnhead
Bushido

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.29
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TCGPlayer
$1.52
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.93
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kuro's Taken? Basics

Kuro's Taken is a Creature — Rat Samurai card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) {1}{B}: Regenerate this creature."

How much mana does Kuro's Taken cost to cast? Basics

Kuro's Taken has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Kuro's Taken's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Kuro's Taken has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Kuro's Taken's current oracle text is: "Bushido 1 (Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) {1}{B}: Regenerate this creature."

What is the current price of Kuro's Taken? Pricing

The current market price for Kuro's Taken is approximately $0.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Kuro's Taken? Pricing

You can purchase Kuro's Taken 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.

Kuro's Taken normal: $0.29 | foil: $1.52

Is Kuro's Taken legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kuro's Taken in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kuro's Taken legal in Modern? Legality

Kuro's Taken is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kuro's Taken legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kuro's Taken 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 Kuro's Taken legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kuro's Taken in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kuro's Taken legal in Legacy? Legality

Kuro's Taken is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kuro's Taken legal in Vintage? Legality

Kuro's Taken 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 Kuro's Taken legal in Pauper? Legality

Kuro's Taken is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Kuro's Taken from? Details

This printing of Kuro's Taken is from SOK (SOK), with collector number 79.

Kuro's Taken may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kuro's Taken's rarity? Details

Kuro's Taken is a common card in SOK.

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

Who illustrated Kuro's Taken? Details

Kuro's Taken was illustrated by Puddnhead.

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

What is Kuro's Taken's power and toughness? Details

Kuro's Taken is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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