Perilous Snare

Description

The Perilous Snare (card number 23p) is a rare artifact promo from the Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift Promos set released in 2025. Designed by Chris Seaman, this card functions as a versatile engine piece for players seeking to build speed-based strategies. The artifact requires a mana cost of {2}{W} and has a mana value of 3. The card's primary mechanic revolves around a speed counter system. When the game begins, the engine starts with no speed, which increases by one on each of your turns whenever an opponent loses life. This speed cap is set at 4. Upon entering the battlefield, the Perilous Snare allows the controller to exile a target nonland permanent an opponent controls until the artifact leaves the battlefield. This provides a temporary removal effect that scales with the game state. Beyond its disruptive capability, the card offers a powerful buffing option tied to its speed. Once the engine reaches maximum speed, players can tap the artifact to put a +1/+1 counter on a target creature or Vehicle they control. This activation is restricted to sorcery speed, ensuring strategic timing. The combination of temporary exile effects and conditional creature enhancement makes this promo card a distinct addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on artifact synergies and tempo plays.