Spell Snip
Instant · Common
Spell Snip is currently worth about $0.11 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Counter target spell unless its controller pays 1. Cycling 2 (2, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Cycling
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2008
- Artist
- Michael Sutfin
Playability
#26960 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara | 57 | Common | $0.11 | $0.33 |
Price intelligence
Shards of Alara #57 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.33 | $0.11 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.11 – $0.33 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Spell Snip worth?
Spell Snip is currently worth about $0.11 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.11 to $0.33 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Spell Snip printed in?
Spell Snip has been printed in 1 set, including Shards of Alara.
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Is Spell Snip legal in Commander?
Yes — Spell Snip is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Spell Snip legal in Modern?
Yes — Spell Snip is legal in Modern.
Is Spell Snip on the Reserved List?
No — Spell Snip is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Shards of Alara
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