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Snapcaster Mage is a Mythic Rare Human Wizard from the 2017 Modern Masters 2017 set, identified as card number 50.

Snapcaster Mage

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Masters 2017

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Product Overview

Description

Snapcaster Mage, card number 50 in the 2017 Modern Masters 2017 set, is a Mythic Rare creature that has long been a staple in Magic: The Gathering gameplay. Designed by Ryan Alexander Lee, this card features the iconic illustration and mechanics that define the Modern Masters series. As a Human Wizard with a mana cost of {1}{U} and a power and toughness of 2/1, Snapcaster Mage offers efficient interaction through its flash ability and graveyard recursion. The card’s most notable effect allows players to target an instant or sorcery in their graveyard, granting it flashback until the end of the turn. This mechanic enables the casting of powerful spells from the graveyard for their mana cost, making Snapcaster Mage a versatile tool for controlling the board or executing late-game strategies. With a mana value of 2, this Mythic Rare card allows you to cast instant or sorcery spells from your graveyard using flashback. Its Mythic Rare status reflects its importance in competitive play and its desirability among collectors. Snapcaster Mage is a Human Wizard creature from the 2017 Modern Masters 2017 set that provides graveyard recursion capabilities. This card is numbered 50 in the Modern Masters 2017 set and features artwork by Ryan Alexander Lee. Its presence in the set highlights the enduring appeal of instant and sorcery interaction, a cornerstone of Magic’s design philosophy. Snapcaster Mage continues to be a favorite among enthusiasts who value its strategic versatility and iconic status in the game.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Modern Masters 2017

Card Number

#50

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Mythic Rare

Artist

Ryan Alexander Lee

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{U}

Type

Creature — Human Wizard

Power / Toughness

2 / 1

Color

U

Card Text

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Flash When this creature enters, target instant or sorcery card in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost. (You may cast that card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Snapcaster Mage in Modern Masters 2017?

Snapcaster Mage has a mana cost of {1}{U}, requiring one colorless mana and one blue mana. Its mana value is 2, making it an efficient creature to cast in the early game.

How does the flashback ability work on Snapcaster Mage?

When Snapcaster Mage enters the battlefield, you can target an instant or sorcery card in your graveyard. That card gains flashback until the end of the turn, allowing you to cast it from the graveyard for its mana cost. After casting, the card is exiled.

What is the significance of Snapcaster Mage being a Mythic Rare in the 2017 Modern Masters set?

As a Mythic Rare, Snapcaster Mage is one of the most impactful reprints in the 2017 Modern Masters 2017 set. Its rarity reflects its importance in competitive play and its desirability among collectors, making it a key card for both gameplay and collecting.

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