Quick Answer

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt is a mythic Legendary Creature — Dinosaur Cat Nightmare from IKO (IKO) costing {1}{R}{W}{B}. Current price: $0.44 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt MTG card

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt

Legendary Creature — Dinosaur Cat Nightmare

Card Text

Mutate {2}{B/R}{W}{W} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Double strike Whenever this creature mutates, it deals 4 damage to target creature or planeswalker an opponent controls and you gain 4 life.

Card Stats

3/5 mythic CMC: 4.0 IKO IKO 🎨 Viktor Titov
Double strike Mutate

Market Prices

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$0.44
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TCGPlayer
$0.50
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$0.99
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$0.99
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€0.47
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€1.15
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt? Basics

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt is a Legendary Creature — Dinosaur Cat Nightmare card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Mutate {2}{B/R}{W}{W} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Double strike Whenever this creature mutates, it deals 4 damage to target creature or planeswalker an opponent controls and you gain 4 life."

How much mana does Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt cost to cast? Basics

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt has a mana cost of {1}{R}{W}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, W 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.

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt's mana cost of {1}{R}{W}{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.

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt 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.

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt's current oracle text is: "Mutate {2}{B/R}{W}{W} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Double strike Whenever this creature mutates, it deals 4 damage to target creature or planeswalker an opponent controls and you gain 4 life."

What is the current price of Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt? Pricing

The current market price for Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt is approximately $0.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.47 EUR.

Where can I buy Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt? Pricing

You can purchase Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt 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.

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt normal: $0.44 | foil: $0.5

Is Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt in Standard is not available.

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

Is Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt legal in Modern? Legality

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt 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 Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt legal in Pioneer? Legality

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt legal in Legacy? Legality

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt legal in Vintage? Legality

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt 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 Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt 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 Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt from? Details

This printing of Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt is from IKO (IKO), with collector number 209.

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt's rarity? Details

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt is a mythic card in IKO.

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

Who illustrated Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt? Details

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt was illustrated by Viktor Titov.

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

What is Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt's power and toughness? Details

Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt is a 3/5 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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