Magic: The Gathering Finally Explains Unexpected Change to TMNT’s Raphael

Fans checking out the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cards in the Magic: The Gathering set have noticed a change with Raphael. Unlike his brothers, he isn’t initially shown with his signature sai. Instead, he’s equipped with a jitte. Wizards of the Coast explained this choice is connected to Raphael’s backstory and his relationship with Splinter, and it actually makes sense when you understand the reasoning.
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