Spell Snare
Dissension 33 • uncommon
- Set
- Dissension
- Collector number
- 33
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Hideaki Takamura
- Market price
- $3.55
What it does
Counter target spell with mana value 2.
Every culture has its unlucky numbers. In a city where you're either alone, in a crowd, or being stabbed in the back, two is the worst number of all.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Spell Snare was released in 2006 as part of the Dissension set, the final expansion in the original Ravnica block for Magic: The Gathering. Designed to provide a reactive answer to the two-mana spells that define the game's early tempo, the card was created to serve as a high-efficiency countermeasure for control decks. Its introduction reflected the game's shift toward faster, more interactive gameplay, offering blue-aligned players a versatile tool against powerful early-game threats.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the history of the game. Rush utilized a distinct, classic fantasy style to depict the act of interception, focusing on the dynamic energy of magical disruption. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its technical precision; while initially appearing narrow in scope, it became a staple in eternal formats where two-mana spells are consistently impactful, cementing its legacy as a cornerstone of competitive deckbuilding.
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