Mechanized Ninja Cavalry

In Commander, Mechanized Ninja Cavalry earns its slot in ninjutsu-tribal and aristocrats shells that want repeated enters-the-battlefield triggers or a resilient threat that keeps coming back. Competitive formats outside Commander have largely moved past four-mana creatures that don't close the game immediately, so Mechanized Ninja Cavalry is essentially a casual and Commander-table card. Standard and Pioneer offer the most hospitable non-Commander environment if a dedicated ninja synergy package exists in the current card pool, but the card won't see serious tournament play in those formats either.