The Magic: The Gathering Kheru Spellsnatcher is a 2014 Rare creature from the Khans of Tarkir set, featuring a unique morph mechanic and spell counter ability.
Kheru Spellsnatcher
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Khans of Tarkir
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Description
The Magic: The Gathering Kheru Spellsnatcher arrives as card number 45 in the Khans of Tarkir expansion, released in 2014. This Rare creature belongs to the Snake Wizard type and costs three generic mana and one blue mana to cast. Beyond its visual appeal, Kheru Spellsnatcher is renowned for its innovative Morph mechanic. Players may cast the card face down as a 2/2 creature for just three mana, allowing it to enter the battlefield unnoticed. When the time is right, you may turn it face up by paying {4}{U}{U}. This transformation triggers a potent ability: when Kheru Spellsnatcher is turned face up, it counters target spell. If that spell is countered this way, it is exiled instead of being put into the graveyard. Most notably, you may then cast that exiled card without paying its mana cost for as long as it remains exiled. This mechanic provides a powerful tool for controlling the game state while potentially generating immense value. Collectors appreciate this card not just for its gameplay utility, but for its place in the Khans of Tarkir storyline. As a Rare card, it holds a distinct place in the set's hierarchy. For those building Magic: The Gathering collections, Kheru Spellsnatcher represents a key piece of the 2014 release. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to master its Morph strategy or a collector seeking to complete the Khans of Tarkir series, this card offers both strategic depth and aesthetic charm. Its blue mana cost and versatile abilities make it a memorable component of the Tarkir block.
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Card Details
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Kheru Spellsnatcher
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Clint Cearley
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Creature — Snake Wizard
3 / 3
U
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Morph {4}{U}{U} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard. You may cast that card without paying its mana cost for as long as it remains exiled.






