Snakeskin Veil
Tarkir: Dragonstorm 159 • common
- Set
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm
- Collector number
- 159
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Monztre
- Market price
- $0.25
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.)
"Now I wonder . . . will anyone come to protect you?"
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 introduced as a common instant in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Kaldheim, later appearing in the thematic context of the Tarkir: Dragonstorm expansion. The card was designed to function as a classic protection spell, a staple mechanic in green's color identity that allows a creature to temporarily gain hexproof and a +1/+1 counter. This utility made it a reliable choice for players seeking to shield key threats from targeted removal spells during gameplay.
The artwork, created by the artist known as Monztre, emphasizes the mystical and predatory nature of the spell. The illustration captures a moment of serpentine enchantment, utilizing a fluid and ethereal aesthetic to convey the card's protective effect. Upon release, the card was well-received by the player base for its efficiency and versatility, becoming a frequently utilized tool in both Limited and Constructed formats for its ability to turn the tide of combat with a low mana investment.
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