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Neck Tangle is a common Sorcery from TFTH (TFTH). Current price: $0.65 USD.

Neck Tangle MTG card

Neck Tangle

Sorcery

Card Text

If there are five or more Heads on the battlefield, tap two of them and they don't untap during the Hydra's next untap step. Otherwise, reveal the top card of the Hydra's library and the Hydra casts that card.

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common TFTH TFTH 🎨 Jesper Ejsing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neck Tangle? Basics

Neck Tangle is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If there are five or more Heads on the battlefield, tap two of them and they don't untap during the Hydra's next untap step. Otherwise, reveal the top card of the Hydra's library and the Hydra casts that card."

How much mana does Neck Tangle cost to cast? Basics

Neck Tangle has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Neck Tangle's mana cost of 0 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.

Neck Tangle has a mana value of 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.

Neck Tangle's current oracle text is: "If there are five or more Heads on the battlefield, tap two of them and they don't untap during the Hydra's next untap step. Otherwise, reveal the top card of the Hydra's library and the Hydra casts that card."

What is the current price of Neck Tangle? Pricing

The current market price for Neck Tangle is approximately $0.65 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Neck Tangle? Pricing

You can purchase Neck Tangle 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.

Is Neck Tangle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Neck Tangle in Standard is not available.

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

Is Neck Tangle legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Neck Tangle in Modern is not available.

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

Is Neck Tangle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Neck Tangle in Commander is not available.

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

Is Neck Tangle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Neck Tangle in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Neck Tangle legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Neck Tangle in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Neck Tangle legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Neck Tangle in Vintage is not available.

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 Neck Tangle legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Neck Tangle 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 Neck Tangle from? Details

This printing of Neck Tangle is from TFTH (TFTH), with collector number 10.

Neck Tangle may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Neck Tangle's rarity? Details

Neck Tangle is a common card in TFTH.

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

Who illustrated Neck Tangle? Details

Neck Tangle was illustrated by Jesper Ejsing.

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

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