Tar Snare
Oath of the Gatewatch 90 • common
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch
- Collector number
- 90
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Karl Kopinski
- Market price
- $0.04
What it does
Target creature gets -3/-2 until end of turn.
The amorphous, magically animated residue known as the Fathom Sludge lurks in the Hagra Cistern, attacking its prey with pseudopods and dragging it down to be digested.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tar Snare was released in 2016 as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As an instant-speed removal spell set within the Zendikar block, it was designed to provide players with a functional, low-cost utility card to handle small threats during limited play. The card fits into the game's broader mechanical framework of 'allies,' where cards often interact synergistically to represent the cooperative defense of the plane against the encroaching Eldrazi titans.
The artwork was commissioned from Karl Kopinski, a prolific fantasy illustrator known for his gritty, character-focused style. Kopinski was tasked with depicting the tactical brutality of life on Zendikar, capturing a moment of combat where the terrain itself is weaponized against an adversary. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility common, valued primarily for its efficiency and clear thematic alignment with the set's harsh, adventurous aesthetic.
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