Snap
Secret Lair Drop 412 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 412
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Rorubei
- Market price
- $24.18
What it does
Return target creature to its owner's hand. Untap up to two lands.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Snap was originally released as a staple instant in the 1999 Urza's Legacy set, designed to allow players to return a creature to its owner's hand while untapping two lands. This mechanic proved powerful in competitive play, particularly in combo decks that utilized the temporary mana boost to sustain long chains of spells. The card became a classic example of the efficiency-focused design philosophy prevalent in the late nineties, eventually earning its place in the history of blue control strategies.
This specific iteration of Snap was released as part of a Secret Lair Drop, a series of curated, limited-run cards often featuring stylized or unconventional artistic themes. Illustrated by Rorubei, the card features a bold, contemporary aesthetic that departs from the traditional high-fantasy look of the original printings. The artwork is characterized by clean lines and a vibrant color palette, reflecting a shift toward diverse artistic expressions within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, a direction that has been met with significant interest from collectors and players alike.
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About Snap
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