Shore Snapper is a 2008 Common creature card from the Shards of Alara set, numbered 87 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Shore Snapper
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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Shore Snapper is a three-mana Beast creature from Magic: The Gathering’s 2008 Shards of Alara expansion, identified by card number 87. As a B/U colored identity card, it offers flexibility for deck builders looking to integrate blue and black synergies. The card’s unique ability allows players to tap a mana source to grant it islandwalk, making it difficult to block if the opponent controls an Island. This tactical utility makes Shore Snapper a staple for collectors focusing on blue-black strategies from the late 2000s era. While primarily a Common rarity, its straightforward mechanics and iconic set art appeal to both casual players and serious investors tracking the Shards of Alara product line. For enthusiasts of the Magic trading card game, maintaining a complete Shards of Alara collection requires securing key cards like Shore Snapper. This release remains a foundational piece for understanding the complex world-building and gameplay dynamics introduced during this pivotal year in TCG history. Adding this card to your catalog supports a comprehensive archive of Magic’s most memorable expansions.
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Card Details
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Shore Snapper
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Dave Kendall
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Beast
2 / 2
B
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{U}: This creature gains islandwalk until end of turn. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
Kathari, the sickly aven of Grixis, have learned that the corpses by the shoreline are more trap than treat.
