Quick Answer

Sabertooth Cobra is a common Creature — Snake from MIR (MIR) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sabertooth Cobra MTG card

Sabertooth Cobra

Creature — Snake

Card Text

Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player gets a poison counter. The player gets another poison counter at the beginning of their next upkeep unless they pay {2} before that step. (A player with ten or more poison counters loses the game.)

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Andrew Robinson

Market Prices

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$0.15
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€0.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sabertooth Cobra? Basics

Sabertooth Cobra is a Creature — Snake card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player gets a poison counter. The player gets another poison counter at the beginning of their next upkeep unless they pay {2} before that step. (A player with ten or more poison counters loses the game.)"

How much mana does Sabertooth Cobra cost to cast? Basics

Sabertooth Cobra has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Sabertooth Cobra's mana cost of {2}{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.

Sabertooth Cobra has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Sabertooth Cobra's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player gets a poison counter. The player gets another poison counter at the beginning of their next upkeep unless they pay {2} before that step. (A player with ten or more poison counters loses the game.)"

What is the current price of Sabertooth Cobra? Pricing

The current market price for Sabertooth Cobra is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Sabertooth Cobra? Pricing

You can purchase Sabertooth Cobra 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 Sabertooth Cobra legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sabertooth Cobra in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sabertooth Cobra legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sabertooth Cobra in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sabertooth Cobra legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sabertooth Cobra 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 Sabertooth Cobra legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sabertooth Cobra in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sabertooth Cobra legal in Legacy? Legality

Sabertooth Cobra is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sabertooth Cobra legal in Vintage? Legality

Sabertooth Cobra 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 Sabertooth Cobra legal in Pauper? Legality

Sabertooth Cobra 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 Sabertooth Cobra from? Details

This printing of Sabertooth Cobra is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 238.

Sabertooth Cobra may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sabertooth Cobra's rarity? Details

Sabertooth Cobra is a common card in MIR.

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

Who illustrated Sabertooth Cobra? Details

Sabertooth Cobra was illustrated by Andrew Robinson.

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

What is Sabertooth Cobra's power and toughness? Details

Sabertooth Cobra 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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