Geist Snatch
Avacyn Restored 55 • common
- Set
- Avacyn Restored
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Counter target creature spell. Create a 1/1 blue Spirit creature token with flying.
Angels and demons aren't the only ones listening to your prayers.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Geist Snatch was released in 2012 as part of the Avacyn Restored expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the gothic horror-inspired plane of Innistrad, the card reflects the set's central narrative arc involving the return of the archangel Avacyn to combat the supernatural threats plaguing humanity. Mechanically, the card was designed as a blue instant that serves as both a counterspell and a method of creature control, fitting the thematic elements of spirits and restless entities that define the set.
The artwork for Geist Snatch was commissioned from illustrator Nils Hamm. Hamm is known for his atmospheric and painterly style, which frequently utilizes soft, ethereal textures to depict magical effects. In this piece, he sought to capture the visceral moment of a spirit being captured, focusing on the interplay between blue mana and the spectral form of the target. Upon its release, the card was noted for its utility in limited play environments, where its ability to replace itself while answering an opponent's threat provided meaningful tactical value.
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