Snakeform is a 2008 Magic: The Gathering card from the Eventide set, numbered 161. This common instant offers versatile creature disruption for collectors and players.
Snakeform
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Eventide
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Released in 2008 as part of the Eventide expansion, Snakeform is a staple card for fans of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by the set code EVE and card number 161, this common instant card has established itself as a reliable tool for both competitive and casual gameplay. The card features a mana cost of two generic mana and one green or blue mana, allowing for flexible casting in decks that utilize either color or a combination of both. Its primary effect allows the caster to target a creature, stripping it of all abilities and transforming it into a generic 1/1 green Snake until the end of the turn. This disruption mechanic, paired with the card's secondary ability to draw a card, makes Snakeform a highly efficient resource engine in the game. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Eventide set, appreciating its straightforward design and utility. The inclusion of flavor text adds narrative depth, hinting at the transformative nature of the spell. As a common rarity, Snakeform is accessible to new and veteran players alike, ensuring its place in many decks. Whether you are building a specific archetype or simply expanding your library, Snakeform remains a key component of the Eventide era.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Snakeform
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Jim Nelson
Card Stock
English
{2}{G/U}
Instant
G, U
Card Text
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Until end of turn, target creature loses all abilities and becomes a green Snake with base power and toughness 1/1. Draw a card.
Losing his possessions distressed him, but the lack of limbs was strangely liberating.
