Root Snare
Ravnica Allegiance 137 • common
- Set
- Ravnica Allegiance
- Collector number
- 137
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Craig J Spearing
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.
The roots run deep under stone and street, with strength that needs but a whisper to awaken.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Root Snare was released in early 2019 as part of the Ravnica Allegiance set, the second expansion in the Return to Ravnica block’s successor series. Designed for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, it serves as a common-rarity green instant that prevents combat damage, a staple utility effect intended to help players survive aggressive strategies in limited formats like Draft and Sealed.
The card features artwork by Craig J. Spearing, who sought to capture the untamed, organic essence of the Selesnya Conclave, the faction primarily associated with nature-themed defensive spells in the Ravnica setting. His illustration emphasizes the entanglement of forest flora, visually translating the mechanics of a 'snare' into the game's tactical landscape. The card was well-received by the player base as a functional, reliable tool for green-aligned decks during the Ravnica Allegiance release window.
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