Sneak Attack

Description

Sneak Attack is a striking red enchantment from Magic: The Gathering’s Eternal Masters set, released in 2016. As card number 148, this Mythic Rare print by Tyler Jacobson represents one of the most potent instant-deployment tools in the game’s history. The card’s design emphasizes its high-impact utility, featuring the iconic red mana symbol and a mana value of four that balances cost with immediate battlefield dominance. The card’s effect allows players to bypass standard summoning sickness restrictions, a rule that typically prevents creatures from attacking or using activated abilities on the turn they enter play. By paying one additional red mana, a player can put a creature card directly from their hand onto the battlefield. This creature immediately gains haste, allowing it to attack or use abilities right away. However, this power comes with a strict temporal limit: the creature must be sacrificed at the beginning of the next end step, ensuring the board state remains dynamic and balanced. Collectors value this card for its strategic depth and its status as a reprint in Eternal Masters, which made it accessible to a broader audience while retaining its premium Mythic Rare status. The card is particularly sought after by players who enjoy aggressive strategies or those looking to complete their collection of high-rarity MTG cards. Its ability to change the momentum of a game instantly makes it a staple in many competitive decks, adding to its enduring appeal among both casual and serious collectors. The clean, straightforward rules text and the bold visual identity of the Mythic Rare border make this card a standout piece in any Magic: The Gathering library.