Quick Answer

Tar Snare is a common Instant from OGW (OGW) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tar Snare MTG card

Tar Snare

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets -3/-2 until end of turn.

The amorphous, magically animated residue known as the Fathom Sludge lurks in the Hagra Cistern, attacking its prey with pseudopods and dragging it down to be digested.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 OGW OGW 🎨 Karl Kopinski

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.27
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tar Snare? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets -3/-2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Tar Snare cost to cast? Basics

Tar Snare has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Tar Snare's mana cost of {2}{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.

Tar Snare 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.

Tar Snare's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets -3/-2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Tar Snare? Pricing

The current market price for Tar Snare is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Tar Snare? Pricing

You can purchase Tar Snare 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.

Tar Snare normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.27

Is Tar Snare legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Tar Snare legal in Modern? Legality

Tar Snare is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tar Snare legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tar Snare 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 Tar Snare legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tar Snare is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tar Snare legal in Legacy? Legality

Tar Snare is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tar Snare legal in Vintage? Legality

Tar Snare 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 Tar Snare legal in Pauper? Legality

Tar Snare 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 Tar Snare from? Details

This printing of Tar Snare is from OGW (OGW), with collector number 90.

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

What is Tar Snare's rarity? Details

Tar Snare is a common card in OGW.

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

Who illustrated Tar Snare? Details

Tar Snare was illustrated by Karl Kopinski.

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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