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The Snapstone Wielder is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Gamer from UNK (UNK) costing {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}.

The Snapstone Wielder MTG card

The Snapstone Wielder

Legendary Creature — Human Gamer

Card Text

If The Snapstone Wielder is your commander and your deck contains no land cards, your starting hand size is four and for the rest of the game, at the beginning of your upkeep, you get a mana counter. During each of your turns, you can spend mana of any color equal to the number of mana counters you have. (You want mana on opponent's turns, you're on your own. Who needs instant-speed interaction?) Whenever The Snapstone Wielder enters or attacks, cast a random nonland Magic card without paying its mana cost. If it has targets, choose the targets at random.

Card Stats

5/5 rare CMC: 5.0 UNK UNK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Snapstone Wielder? Basics

The Snapstone Wielder is a Legendary Creature — Human Gamer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If The Snapstone Wielder is your commander and your deck contains no land cards, your starting hand size is four and for the rest of the game, at the beginning of your upkeep, you get a mana counter. During each of your turns, you can spend mana of any color equal to the number of mana counters you have. (You want mana on opponent's turns, you're on your own. Who needs instant-speed interaction?) Whenever The Snapstone Wielder enters or attacks, cast a random nonland Magic card without paying its mana cost. If it has targets, choose the targets at random."

How much mana does The Snapstone Wielder cost to cast? Basics

The Snapstone Wielder has a mana cost of {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, R, U, 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.

The Snapstone Wielder's mana cost of {W}{U}{B}{R}{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.

The Snapstone Wielder has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

The Snapstone Wielder's current oracle text is: "If The Snapstone Wielder is your commander and your deck contains no land cards, your starting hand size is four and for the rest of the game, at the beginning of your upkeep, you get a mana counter. During each of your turns, you can spend mana of any color equal to the number of mana counters you have. (You want mana on opponent's turns, you're on your own. Who needs instant-speed interaction?) Whenever The Snapstone Wielder enters or attacks, cast a random nonland Magic card without paying its mana cost. If it has targets, choose the targets at random."

What is the current price of The Snapstone Wielder? Pricing

Price data for The Snapstone Wielder is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy The Snapstone Wielder? Pricing

You can purchase The Snapstone Wielder 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 The Snapstone Wielder legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Snapstone Wielder in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Snapstone Wielder legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Snapstone Wielder in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Snapstone Wielder legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for The Snapstone Wielder in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is The Snapstone Wielder legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Snapstone Wielder in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Snapstone Wielder legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for The Snapstone Wielder in Legacy is not available.

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

Is The Snapstone Wielder legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for The Snapstone Wielder in Vintage is not available.

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 The Snapstone Wielder legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Snapstone Wielder 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 The Snapstone Wielder from? Details

This printing of The Snapstone Wielder is from UNK (UNK), with collector number RZ06h.

The Snapstone Wielder may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Snapstone Wielder's rarity? Details

The Snapstone Wielder is a rare card in UNK.

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

Who illustrated The Snapstone Wielder? Details

The Snapstone Wielder was illustrated by an unknown artist.

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

What is The Snapstone Wielder's power and toughness? Details

The Snapstone Wielder is a 5/5 creature.

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

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