Snakeskin Veil
Commander Masters 323 • common
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 323
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. It gains hexproof until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
"Does a serpent roar and chase its prey? No. A serpent waits silently for oblivious prey to draw near."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Snakeskin Veil was originally introduced in the Kaldheim set as a common-rarity instant, designed to provide green decks with a cost-effective way to protect key creatures from targeted removal. Its mechanical purpose is to grant a hexproof-like benefit alongside a +1/+1 counter, reflecting the thematic flavor of protective, resilient nature magic prevalent in the plane of Kaldheim. The card was reprinted in the 2023 Commander Masters set, featuring new artwork that maintains the core identity of the spell within the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.
The illustration for this iteration of the card was rendered by artist Marta Nael, who focused on capturing the ethereal and slightly menacing aesthetic of the veil. Her design choice leans into the mystical properties of the snakeskin, balancing the utility of the spell with a distinct, high-fantasy visual language. Upon its release and subsequent inclusion in curated sets, it was widely praised by the competitive community for its efficiency, solidifying its place as a staple defensive tool in various green-based commander decks.
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