Geist Snatch
AVRAvacyn Restored/#55/2012Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
ManaPool$0.15
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
TCGplayer$0.14
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.14TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 7.7%90d▲ 16.7%
90d high
$0.14
90d low
$0.10
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.14
Avacyn Restored
- Up 7.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.14.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 107% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target creature spell. Create a 1/1 blue Spirit creature token with flying.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 May 2012
If Geist Snatch resolves but the creature spell can’t be countered, you’ll still put the Spirit token onto the battlefield.
wotc1 May 2012
If the target creature spell is an illegal target when Geist Snatch tries to resolve, Geist Snatch won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won’t put a Spirit token onto the battlefield.
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About this card
Geist Snatch
Geist Snatch is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.14 (up 7.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Geist Snatch FAQ
How much is Geist Snatch worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Geist Snatch is $0.14. It is up 7.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.10 to $0.14.
What is the cheapest printing of Geist Snatch?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Avacyn Restored at $0.14 on TCGplayer.
What set was Geist Snatch first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AVR #55, released 2012-05-04.
Is there a foil version of Geist Snatch?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.29 versus $0.14 for nonfoil, which is 107% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Geist Snatch legal in Commander?
Yes, Geist Snatch is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Geist Snatch legal in Modern?
Yes, Geist Snatch is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Geist Snatch legal in Standard?
Geist Snatch is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Geist Snatch do?
Geist Snatch is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target creature spell. Create a 1/1 blue Spirit creature token with flying.".