Snapcaster Mage is a Mythic Rare creature card from the 2018 Ultimate Masters set, numbered 71. This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features the flashback mechanic to recycle spells from the graveyard.
Snapcaster Mage
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Ultimate Masters
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Snapcaster Mage, numbered 71, is a pivotal card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, originating from the 2018 Ultimate Masters set. Designed as a Human Wizard creature, this card carries a mana cost of {1}{U} and boasts a mana value of 2. Its gameplay centers on a powerful ability: when it enters the battlefield, it allows the player to target an instant or sorcery card in their graveyard, granting it flashback until the end of the turn. This mechanic enables the spell to be cast from the graveyard for its original mana cost before being exiled, offering significant strategic depth for deck building. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out cards from the Ultimate Masters set due to its unique compilation of iconic mechanics. As a Mythic Rare, Snapcaster Mage holds a distinct place in the hierarchy of card rarity within the set. The card, illustrated by Ryan Alexander Lee, appeals to enthusiasts who value both the artistic presentation and the mechanical utility of the card. For those looking to expand their collection of vintage or reprint cards, this release represents a key component for players interested in formats that allow graveyard interaction. The combination of its low mana cost and high-impact ability makes it a notable entry for any serious Magic: The Gathering trading card game card collector.
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Snapcaster Mage
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Ryan Alexander Lee
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English
{1}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
2 / 1
U
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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.)