Quick Answer

Snapback is a common Instant from TSP (TSP) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Snapback MTG card

Snapback

Instant

Card Text

You may exile a blue card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Return target creature to its owner's hand.

"If it returns years hence, our knowledge of how to combat it will be that much greater." —Andorel, Tolarian sentinel

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 TSP TSP 🎨 Alan Pollack

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.24
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$62.16
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$32.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.25
Normal
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Cardmarket
€7.90
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snapback? Basics

Snapback is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may exile a blue card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Return target creature to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Snapback cost to cast? Basics

Snapback has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Snapback's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Snapback has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Snapback's current oracle text is: "You may exile a blue card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Return target creature to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Snapback? Pricing

The current market price for Snapback is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $62.16 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Snapback? Pricing

You can purchase Snapback 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.

Snapback normal: $0.24 | foil: $62.16

Is Snapback legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Snapback in Standard is not available.

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

Is Snapback legal in Modern? Legality

Snapback is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Snapback legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Snapback 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 Snapback legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Snapback in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Snapback legal in Legacy? Legality

Snapback is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Snapback legal in Vintage? Legality

Snapback 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 Snapback legal in Pauper? Legality

Snapback 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 Snapback from? Details

This printing of Snapback is from TSP (TSP), with collector number 78.

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

What is Snapback's rarity? Details

Snapback is a common card in TSP.

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

Who illustrated Snapback? Details

Snapback was illustrated by Alan Pollack.

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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