Rune Snag
Ultimate Masters 68 • common
- Set
- Ultimate Masters
- Collector number
- 68
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Dave Dorman
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Counter target spell unless its controller pays 2 generic mana plus an additional 2 generic mana for each card named Rune Snag in each graveyard.
"Concentration is key. Without it, a mage conjures nothing but a splitting headache."— Zur the Enchanter
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
Rune Snag was originally introduced in the Coldsnap expansion in 2006, designed as a mechanically distinct evolution of the classic Counterspell. The card was crafted to reward players for running multiple copies of the same spell in a deck, creating a scaling difficulty for opponents to pay the required mana tax. This mechanic reflected the overarching theme of Coldsnap, which focused on nostalgic, top-down designs meant to evoke the feel of the earliest years of Magic: The Gathering.
The Ultimate Masters version, released in 2018, features updated artwork by Magali Villeneuve. Known for her expressive character work and painterly style, Villeneuve was commissioned to provide a fresh visual interpretation of the card's essence: the literal act of 'snagging' a spell mid-cast. This version was part of a curated set intended to provide high-value reprints and upgraded aesthetics for established players, cementing its status as a staple utility spell in various competitive formats.
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