Quick Answer

Adaptive Snapjaw is a common Creature — Lizard Beast from GTC (GTC) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Adaptive Snapjaw MTG card

Adaptive Snapjaw

Creature — Lizard Beast

Card Text

Evolve (Whenever a creature you control enters, if that creature has greater power or toughness than this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.)

"Eh, needs more toad." —Gulistan, Simic biomancer

Card Stats

6/2 common CMC: 5.0 GTC GTC 🎨 Tomasz Jedruszek
Evolve

Market Prices

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$0.07
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$0.50
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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€0.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adaptive Snapjaw? Basics

Adaptive Snapjaw is a Creature — Lizard Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Evolve (Whenever a creature you control enters, if that creature has greater power or toughness than this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.)"

How much mana does Adaptive Snapjaw cost to cast? Basics

Adaptive Snapjaw has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Adaptive Snapjaw's mana cost of {4}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Adaptive Snapjaw has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Adaptive Snapjaw's current oracle text is: "Evolve (Whenever a creature you control enters, if that creature has greater power or toughness than this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.)"

What is the current price of Adaptive Snapjaw? Pricing

The current market price for Adaptive Snapjaw is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Adaptive Snapjaw? Pricing

You can purchase Adaptive Snapjaw from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Adaptive Snapjaw normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.5

Is Adaptive Snapjaw legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Adaptive Snapjaw in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Adaptive Snapjaw legal in Modern? Legality

Adaptive Snapjaw is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Adaptive Snapjaw legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Adaptive Snapjaw is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Adaptive Snapjaw legal in Pioneer? Legality

Adaptive Snapjaw is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Adaptive Snapjaw legal in Legacy? Legality

Adaptive Snapjaw is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Adaptive Snapjaw legal in Vintage? Legality

Adaptive Snapjaw is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Adaptive Snapjaw legal in Pauper? Legality

Adaptive Snapjaw is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Adaptive Snapjaw from? Details

This printing of Adaptive Snapjaw is from GTC (GTC), with collector number 113.

Adaptive Snapjaw may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Adaptive Snapjaw's rarity? Details

Adaptive Snapjaw is a common card in GTC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Adaptive Snapjaw? Details

Adaptive Snapjaw was illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Adaptive Snapjaw's power and toughness? Details

Adaptive Snapjaw is a 6/2 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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