Sneak Attack
Urza's Saga 218 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 218
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jerry Tiritilli
- Market price
- $25.76
What it does
red mana: You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. That creature gains haste. Sacrifice the creature at the beginning of the next end step.
"Nothin' beat surprise—'cept rock."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sneak Attack was introduced in the Urza's Saga set, released by Wizards of the Coast in October 1998 as the first expansion in the Urza block. The set was designed to focus on the powerful artificer Urza and featured a high-complexity design philosophy, introducing mechanics that emphasized artifact synergy and explosive, fast-paced gameplay. It remains one of the most mechanically potent sets in the history of Magic: The Gathering, defined by its high power level and complex card interactions.
The card features artwork by Scott Kirschner, who provided a visceral depiction of a sudden, aggressive assault. The design intent behind the card was to offer red a unique method of cheating high-mana creatures onto the battlefield for a single turn, providing a high-impact, temporary advantage. Upon its release, it quickly became a staple in tournament play, particularly in formats like Legacy, where its ability to facilitate fast combo strategies cemented its status as a foundational card in the game's competitive landscape.
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