The Snapping Sailback foil card is a Dinosaur creature from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Ixalan set, featuring a distinctive shimmering finish and strategic enrage abilities.
Snapping Sailback
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Ixalan
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The Snapping Sailback foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Ixalan expansion (#208) stands out as a formidable five-mana Dinosaur creature. With a mana value of five and a power/toughness of 4/4, this green card offers significant board presence for players seeking strategic depth. The card's foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for collectors focusing on the Ixalan set's aesthetic. Beyond its visual charm, Snapping Sailback possesses a compelling gameplay mechanic. It features Flash, allowing it to be cast at instant speed, and Enrage, which triggers whenever the creature takes damage. This effect places a +1/+1 counter on Snapping Sailback, provided it survives the damage, offering dynamic potential in gameplay. Collectors value this card number for its combination of rarity as an Uncommon, the premium foil finish, and its unique mechanical interaction. Whether completing a set or building a competitive deck, this card represents a key piece of the Ixalan product line.
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Snapping Sailback
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Dan Murayama Scott
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{G}
Creature — Dinosaur
4 / 4
G
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Flash Enrage — Whenever this creature is dealt damage, put a +1/+1 counter on it. (It must survive the damage to get the counter.)
Lurking beneath the murky waters of Ixalan's rivers, sailbacks can rip a meal off the shore in the blink of an eye.