Magic: The Gathering

Tanglesap

Zendikar 186 • common

Set: Zendikar
Collector number: 186
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Trevor Claxton
Market price: $0.07

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$0.07market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.06 – $0.08 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant from the Zendikar set, Tanglesap offers players the tactical flexibility to respond to threats the moment they arise during a turn. While its common status makes it an accessible addition to many collections, its role within the game environment highlights the foundational mechanics that define this particular setting.

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What it does

Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn by creatures without trample.

"The blood of the forest is beholden to no one."— Nissa Revane

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Tanglesap was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced an adventure-themed aesthetic centered on land exploration and survival, with mechanics designed to emphasize the untamed nature of the plane. This card, classified as a common instant, was created to provide green decks with a cost-effective defensive utility against flying creatures, reflecting the hostile and physically demanding environment of the Zendikar setting.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Trevor Claxton, who aimed to capture the visceral and slightly threatening flora of the plane. His design emphasizes the entanglement of forest growth, visually conveying the mechanical function of the card in a style consistent with the high-fantasy aesthetic established for the set. Upon release, it was regarded as a standard utility card for Limited formats, appreciated by players for its efficiency within the specific ecological theme of the Zendikar block.

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