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Tar Snare
INSTANT Common
Oath of the Gatewatch EDHREC #29,876
$0.03
+0.0%
7 days
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Tar Snare price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.03.
Tar Snare Price Summary
Tar Snare's current headline price is $0.03.
Tar Snare Printings & Prices
2 printings
Tar Snare has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Tar Snare: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | OGW #90 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #OGW-90 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #90 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Tar Snare Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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."
Tar Snare is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Tar Snare has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #OGW-90 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| OGW #90 | 2016-01-22 | Common | Standard |
| OGW #90 | 2016-01-22 | Common | Standard |
PLST #OGW-90 Tar Snare in Commander
Tar Snare is the #29,876 most-played card on EDHREC, down 273 places over the last 30 days.
Tar Snare FAQ
How much is Tar Snare worth?
Tar Snare is worth about $0.03 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Tar Snare legal in Commander?
Yes — Tar Snare is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Tar Snare been reprinted?
Yes — Tar Snare has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tar Snare cheap?
Tar Snare trades at about $0.03 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#29,876 on EDHREC).