Magic: The Gathering

Snake Umbra

Planechase Anthology 78 • common

Set: Planechase Anthology
Collector number: 78
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Green
Artist: Christopher Moeller
Market price: $1.03

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Market

What it's worth

$1.03market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.92 – $1.03 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Snake Umbra brings a unique layer of protection to the table through the totem armor mechanic, which saves enchanted creatures from being destroyed. This card is valued by players for its ability to combine defensive utility with a consistent way to draw extra cards whenever your creature deals combat damage.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, you may draw a card."

Umbra armor (If enchanted creature would be destroyed, instead remove all damage from it and destroy this Aura.)

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Snake Umbra first appeared in the Planechase 2012 release, designed to bring enchantment-based utility to the green color identity within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. Its mechanics reflect the 'Totem Armor' keyword introduced in the Rise of the Eldrazi set, providing a protective layer that sacrifices itself to save an enchanted creature from destruction, while simultaneously rewarding aggressive combat play with card draw.

The card’s artwork was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific contributor to the game’s visual identity. Briclot’s design emphasizes the serpentine, mystical nature of the enchantment, utilizing swirling, ethereal motifs that align with the Kamigawa-inspired aesthetic of the Kamigawa snakefolk. The piece was well-received by players for its balance of defensive utility and offensive momentum, securing its place as a staple in commander decks that focus on enchantment synergy.

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About

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