Spell Snare

Lorwyn Eclipsed #71

Type: Instant

Mana cost: {U}

Card text: Counter target spell with mana value 2.

Rarity: uncommon

Artist: Iris Compiet

"Shadowmoor merrow swindle and steal not only for profit but for spite."

Released: January 23, 2026

Prices

$0.30 USD · $0.92 USD (Foil) · €0.36 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
Standard	✓ Legal
Pioneer	✓ Legal
Modern	✓ Legal
Legacy	✓ Legal
Commander	✓ Legal
Vintage	✓ Legal
Pauper	✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker	✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Spell Snare in Lorwyn Eclipsed limited

common

Unexpected Assistance

Instant

Both are efficient card draw spells that help you find answers. Spell Snare protects your board while Unexpected Assistance digs deeper for threats or more interaction.

Silvergill Peddler

Creature — Merfolk Citizen

Peddler helps you find Spell Snare when needed through card filtering, and the 2-mana counterspell protects your Merfolk synergies from removal.

Shore Lurker

Creature — Merfolk Scout

Shore Lurker's surveil helps set up your draws to ensure you have Spell Snare when opponents cast their key 2-drops, while the flyer provides a clock.

uncommon

Unwelcome Sprite

Creature — Faerie Rogue

Spell Snare can be cast during opponent's turn to trigger Unwelcome Sprite's surveil ability, helping you find more answers while disrupting their plays.

mythic

Glen Elendra's Answer

Instant

Both are counterspells that form a comprehensive permission package, with Spell Snare handling early threats and Glen Elendra's Answer providing a game-ending counter suite.

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