The Perilous Snare, a rare foil artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 2025 Aetherdrift Promos set, designed by Chris Seaman and featuring unique speed-based mechanics.
Perilous Snare
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Aetherdrift Promos
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Description
The Perilous Snare is a distinct artifact card from the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Promos set, identified by card number 23p. Designed by artist Chris Seaman, this foil release captures the high-octane racing theme of the Aetherdrift era. As a Rare finish, it stands out as a sought-after piece for collectors who focus on promotional inserts and thematic set builders. In gameplay, the Perilous Snare functions as a dynamic engine tied to the game's speed mechanic. The card begins with a speed of 1, or 0 if the controller lacks speed, and increases by one each turn when an opponent loses life, capping at a maximum speed of 4. Its entry effect allows the controller to exile a target nonland permanent controlled by an opponent until the artifact leaves the battlefield, providing significant temporary disruption. Additionally, the card offers a powerful late-game utility: once the maximum speed is reached, it can be tapped to place a +1/+1 counter on a creature or Vehicle you control, activating only as a sorcery. The Perilous Snare 23p foil variant is particularly noted for its glossy finish and strategic depth, making it a valuable addition to any comprehensive collection. Whether you are building a themed deck or expanding your promotional card library, this artifact represents a key piece of the 2025 Aetherdrift narrative. The card's unique interaction with life loss and speed makes it a memorable component of the Aetherdrift experience.
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Perilous Snare
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Chris Seaman
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}
Artifact
W
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Start your engines! (If you have no speed, it starts at 1. It increases once on each of your turns when an opponent loses life. Max speed is 4.) When this artifact enters, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until this artifact leaves the battlefield. Max speed — {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature or Vehicle you control. Activate only as a sorcery.
