The Tar Snare card from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Oath of the Gatewatch expansion offers a classic black instant effect for strategic gameplay and set completion.
Tar Snare
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Oath of the Gatewatch
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Tar Snare is a distinct black instant card from the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Oath of the Gatewatch set. Identified as card number 90, this release was illustrated by Karl Kopinski and features a mana cost of {2}{B}. The card allows players to target a creature, reducing its power and toughness significantly until the end of the turn. This straightforward removal effect makes it a familiar tool for many deck archetypes. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Oath of the Gatewatch base set. The OGW set code helps identify this print among other releases. As a common rarity card, it remains an accessible addition for enthusiasts building their library. Whether you are tracking down cards for competitive play or simply expanding your collection, this card represents a key part of the Oath of the Gatewatch era. The design and mechanics reflect the strategic depth that Magic: The Gathering is known for. It stands as a notable piece for anyone interested in the 2016 expansions.
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Tar Snare
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Karl Kopinski
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Instant
B
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Target creature gets -3/-2 until end of turn.
The amorphous, magically animated residue known as the Fathom Sludge lurks in the Hagra Cistern, attacking its prey with pseudopods and dragging it down to be digested.