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Spell Snip
ALA · Shards of Alara #57 · Common · released 2008-10-03
{2}{U}
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.
Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
"Magic cast through a hand of flesh is just as weak as the flesh itself."
—Lodus of the Ethersworn
Spell Snip is a common blue instant from Shards of Alara (2008). Recent market prices range from $0.12 to $0.25 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.12
USD Foil$0.33
Format legality
Where you can play Spell Snip in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.12 to $0.25 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Shards of Alara at $0.12.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara This page | 57 | Common | $0.12 | $0.25 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2008-10-01Cycling is an activated ability. Effects that interact with activated abilities (such as Stifle or Rings of Brighthearth) will interact with cycling. Effects that interact with spells (such as Remove Soul or Faerie Tauntings) will not.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spell Snip legal in Commander?
Yes — Spell Snip is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Spell Snip legal in?
Spell Snip is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Spell Snip been printed?
Spell Snip has a single printing, released in 2008.
What is the cheapest printing of Spell Snip?
The cheapest printing is Shards of Alara (#57) at about $0.12.
Who illustrated Spell Snip?
This printing of Spell Snip was illustrated by Michael Sutfin.