Snag
Prophecy 124 • uncommon
- Set
- Prophecy
- Collector number
- 124
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
You may discard a Forest card rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by unblocked creatures this turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Snag was released in 1999 as part of the Prophecy expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. As an instant card, it reflects the game's mechanics of the era, which often prioritized reactive spells that allowed players to disrupt their opponent's strategy during the turn cycle. Prophecy was designed to explore the theme of resource management, particularly focusing on the use of lands and spell-casting costs, fitting into the overarching narrative of the struggle between the nations of Jamuraa.
The artwork for the card was created by Ron Spencer, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic and gritty style during the formative years of the game. Spencer’s work on Snag utilizes high-contrast lighting and a visceral depiction of a creature being ensnared, which was intended to visually communicate the card's function of countering or hindering a creature's momentum. Upon release, the card was viewed as a niche utility tool, recognized more for its distinct artistic contribution to the set’s aesthetic than for its competitive dominance in high-level play.
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