The 2008 Magic: The Gathering Eventide release features Snakeform as card number 161. This foil common instant offers collectors a distinct G/U mana cost and versatile gameplay effect.
Snakeform
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Eventide
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Snakeform is a notable common card from the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Eventide set, identified by card number 161. Designed by Jim Nelson, this foil version adds visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the shimmering finish typical of foil treatments in TCGs. As an Instant card with a mana cost of {2}{G/U}, it stands out for its unique color identity, allowing players to incorporate green and blue resources into their strategies. The card’s effect allows a target creature to lose all abilities and become a green Snake with base power and toughness 1/1 until end of turn, followed by drawing a card. This combination makes it a functional tool for disruption and card advantage in various formats. Collectors often seek out Eventide cards to complete their sets, and the foil variant is particularly desirable for its aesthetic quality. The release remains a significant part of Magic’s history, offering both gameplay utility and collectible value. For those building a comprehensive Magic: The Gathering collection, this card represents a key component of the Eventide expansion.
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Featured
Snakeform
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jim Nelson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{G/U}
Instant
G, U
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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.