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Spell Snip — Shards of Alara Magic: The Gathering card
Magic: The Gathering · commonLive pricing

Spell Snip

Trending Up+16.7%
Shards of Alara, 2008 · #57
Spell Snip's Near Mint price is up 16.7% ($0.02) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Nov 3, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana Cost2U
ArtistMichael Sutfin
Card TextCounter 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
Format Legality
ModernCommanderPauperLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.14
moderate
$0.10
$0.15
Condition?
Confidencemedium
Prices as ofNov 3
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inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.14
Movement
7D Change+16.7% (+$0.02)
30D Change+16.7% (+$0.02)
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 3
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.14NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Spell Snip worth?
The current Near Mint price for Spell Snip from Shards of Alara (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.14. It has increased 16.7% over the past 7 days.
What set is Spell Snip from?
Spell Snip is from the Shards of Alara set, released October 2008. It is a common in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Spell Snip?
Spell Snip is a common card from Shards of Alara in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Spell Snip changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Spell Snip has risen 16.7% ($0.02) to $0.14.