Quick Answer

Snare Thopter is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Thopter from GNT (GNT) costing {4}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Snare Thopter MTG card

Snare Thopter

Artifact Creature — Thopter

Card Text

Flying, haste

"I did not think I would understand the cold filigree creatures of this world, but they too are governed by the laws of nature." —Nissa Revane

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 GNT GNT 🎨 John Avon
Flying Haste

Market Prices

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$0.38
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$0.35
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snare Thopter? Basics

Snare Thopter is a Artifact Creature — Thopter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying, haste"

How much mana does Snare Thopter cost to cast? Basics

Snare Thopter has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Snare Thopter's mana cost of {4} 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.

Snare Thopter 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.

Snare Thopter's current oracle text is: "Flying, haste"

What is the current price of Snare Thopter? Pricing

The current market price for Snare Thopter is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Snare Thopter? Pricing

You can purchase Snare Thopter 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 Snare Thopter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Snare Thopter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Snare Thopter legal in Modern? Legality

Snare Thopter is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Snare Thopter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Snare Thopter 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 Snare Thopter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Snare Thopter is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Snare Thopter legal in Legacy? Legality

Snare Thopter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Snare Thopter legal in Vintage? Legality

Snare Thopter 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 Snare Thopter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Snare Thopter 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 Snare Thopter from? Details

This printing of Snare Thopter is from GNT (GNT), with collector number 57.

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

What is Snare Thopter's rarity? Details

Snare Thopter is a uncommon card in GNT.

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

Who illustrated Snare Thopter? Details

Snare Thopter was illustrated by John Avon.

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

What is Snare Thopter's power and toughness? Details

Snare Thopter is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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