Magic: The Gathering

Snapcaster Mage

Ultimate Box Topper U5 • mythic

Set: Ultimate Box Topper
Collector number: U5
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Ryan Alexander Lee
Finish: Foil

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$46.46market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$46.18 – $46.62 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This mythic creature card features artwork that elevates it beyond its standard appearance, making it a standout visual centerpiece for any collection. Its status as a mythic rarity ensures that it remains a highly sought-after acquisition for those who value both aesthetic presentation and the prestige of their card holdings.

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Card face

What it does

Flash

When this creature enters, target instant or sorcery card in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost. (You may cast that card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Snapcaster Mage was originally designed by Tiago Chan as an Invitational winner card and first debuted in the 2011 Innistrad set. It quickly became a cornerstone of competitive Magic: The Gathering, celebrated for its ability to grant flashback to spells in a graveyard, which fundamentally changed how players approached resource management and tempo in formats ranging from Modern to Legacy.

The Ultimate Box Topper version, released in 2018 as part of the Ultimate Masters set, features distinct, premium full-art treatment. Illustrated by Ryan Alexander Lee, the artwork emphasizes the character’s dark, ethereal nature, contrasting with the original design. This iteration was aimed at collectors seeking a more evocative, stylistic presentation of one of the game's most iconic and powerful creatures.

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