Spell Snip
ALAShards of Alara/#57/2008Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
TCGplayer$0.16
Cardmarket€0.07
ManaPool$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.16TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 6.7%30d▲ 33.3%90d▲ 45.5%
90d high
$0.16
90d low
$0.11
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.16
Shards of Alara
- Up 33.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.16.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 106% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays .
Cycling (, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Keywords
Cycling
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Oct 2008
Cycling 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.
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About this card
Spell Snip
Spell Snip is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.16 (up 33.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Spell Snip FAQ
How much is Spell Snip worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Spell Snip is $0.16. It is up 33.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.11 to $0.16.
What is the cheapest printing of Spell Snip?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Shards of Alara at $0.16 on TCGplayer.
What set was Spell Snip first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ALA #57, released 2008-10-03.
Is there a foil version of Spell Snip?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.33 versus $0.16 for nonfoil, which is 106% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Spell Snip legal in Commander?
Yes, Spell Snip is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spell Snip legal in Modern?
Yes, Spell Snip is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spell Snip legal in Standard?
Spell Snip is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Spell Snip do?
Spell Snip is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)".