Wizards of the Coast Has a Very Long Explanation for Why It Changed Raph’s Weapon in the Ninja Turtles ‘Magic’ Set

Wizards of the Coast, the publisher of Magic: The Gathering, has provided an explanation for the changes made to Raphael's weapon in the new 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' set. The company stated that the changes were not an art error, but rather a deliberate decision to better represent the character. In the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, Raphael is known for wielding a pair of sai, which are a type of bladed weapon. However, in the Magic: The Gathering set, Raphael's weapon has been replaced with a kusarigama, a weapon consisting of a sickle attached to a chain. Wizards of the Coast has stated that this change was made to better fit the visual style and mechanics of the Magic: The Gathering game, while still maintaining the essence of the character. The company has acknowledged that this change may be controversial among fans of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, but has provided a detailed explanation for the decision.