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Fresh· Updated Nov 4, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana Cost2B
ArtistKarl Kopinski
Card TextTarget creature gets -3/-2 until end of turn.
The amorphous, magically animated residue known as the Fathom Sludge lurks in the Hagra Cistern, attacking its prey with pseudopods and dragging it down to be digested.
Format Legality
ModernPioneerCommanderPauperLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.04
moderate
$0.03$0.08
Condition?
2 printings — select edition
Confidencemedium
Prices as ofNov 4
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Cheapest printing—
Why This Price
inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.04
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 4
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.04
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See all cards →- How much is Tar Snare worth?
- The current Near Mint price for Tar Snare from Oath of the Gatewatch (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.04. Price trend data is still being collected.
- What set is Tar Snare from?
- Tar Snare is from the Oath of the Gatewatch set, released January 2016. It is a common in Magic: The Gathering.
- What rarity is Tar Snare?
- Tar Snare is a common card from Oath of the Gatewatch in Magic: The Gathering.
- How many printings of Tar Snare exist?
- Tar Snare has 2 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.04 from Oath of the Gatewatch.




