Quick Answer

Body Snatcher is a rare Creature — Phyrexian Minion from DMR (DMR) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Commander.

Body Snatcher MTG card

Body Snatcher

Creature — Phyrexian Minion

Card Text

When this creature enters, exile it unless you discard a creature card. When this creature dies, exile it and return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 DMR DMR 🎨 Mark Zug

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.23
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TCGPlayer
$0.27
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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Cardmarket
€0.26
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Body Snatcher? Basics

Body Snatcher is a Creature — Phyrexian Minion card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, exile it unless you discard a creature card. When this creature dies, exile it and return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield."

How much mana does Body Snatcher cost to cast? Basics

Body Snatcher has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Body Snatcher's mana cost of {2}{B}{B} 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.

Body Snatcher has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Body Snatcher's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, exile it unless you discard a creature card. When this creature dies, exile it and return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield."

What is the current price of Body Snatcher? Pricing

The current market price for Body Snatcher is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Body Snatcher? Pricing

You can purchase Body Snatcher 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.

Body Snatcher normal: $0.23 | foil: $0.27

Is Body Snatcher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Body Snatcher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Body Snatcher legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Body Snatcher in Modern is not available.

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

Is Body Snatcher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Body Snatcher 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 Body Snatcher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Body Snatcher in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Body Snatcher legal in Legacy? Legality

Body Snatcher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Body Snatcher legal in Vintage? Legality

Body Snatcher 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 Body Snatcher legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Body Snatcher in Pauper is not available.

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 Body Snatcher from? Details

This printing of Body Snatcher is from DMR (DMR), with collector number 75.

Body Snatcher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Body Snatcher's rarity? Details

Body Snatcher is a rare card in DMR.

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

Who illustrated Body Snatcher? Details

Body Snatcher was illustrated by Mark Zug.

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

What is Body Snatcher's power and toughness? Details

Body Snatcher is a 2/2 creature.

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

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