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Thunderous Snapper is a uncommon Creature — Turtle Hydra from ELD (ELD) costing {G/U}{G/U}{G/U}{G/U}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thunderous Snapper MTG card

Thunderous Snapper

Creature — Turtle Hydra

Card Text

Whenever you cast a spell with mana value 5 or greater, draw a card.

While humans hear only a deafening roar, the fae hear music of breathtaking beauty.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 ELD ELD 🎨 Johann Bodin

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Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.41
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.14
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thunderous Snapper? Basics

Thunderous Snapper is a Creature — Turtle Hydra card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a spell with mana value 5 or greater, draw a card."

How much mana does Thunderous Snapper cost to cast? Basics

Thunderous Snapper has a mana cost of {G/U}{G/U}{G/U}{G/U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Thunderous Snapper's mana cost of {G/U}{G/U}{G/U}{G/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.

Thunderous Snapper 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.

Thunderous Snapper's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a spell with mana value 5 or greater, draw a card."

What is the current price of Thunderous Snapper? Pricing

The current market price for Thunderous Snapper is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.41 USD.

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

Where can I buy Thunderous Snapper? Pricing

You can purchase Thunderous Snapper 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.

Thunderous Snapper normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.41

Is Thunderous Snapper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thunderous Snapper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thunderous Snapper legal in Modern? Legality

Thunderous Snapper is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thunderous Snapper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thunderous Snapper 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 Thunderous Snapper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thunderous Snapper is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thunderous Snapper legal in Legacy? Legality

Thunderous Snapper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thunderous Snapper legal in Vintage? Legality

Thunderous Snapper 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 Thunderous Snapper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thunderous Snapper 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 Thunderous Snapper from? Details

This printing of Thunderous Snapper is from ELD (ELD), with collector number 215.

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

What is Thunderous Snapper's rarity? Details

Thunderous Snapper is a uncommon card in ELD.

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

Who illustrated Thunderous Snapper? Details

Thunderous Snapper was illustrated by Johann Bodin.

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

What is Thunderous Snapper's power and toughness? Details

Thunderous Snapper is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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