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Matsu-Tribe Sniper is a common Creature — Snake Warrior Archer from BOK (BOK) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Matsu-Tribe Sniper MTG card

Matsu-Tribe Sniper

Creature — Snake Warrior Archer

Card Text

{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature with flying. Whenever this creature deals damage to a creature, tap that creature and it doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 BOK BOK 🎨 Carl Critchlow

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$0.14
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$1.25
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$0.35
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$0.99
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€0.09
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€0.54
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matsu-Tribe Sniper? Basics

Matsu-Tribe Sniper is a Creature — Snake Warrior Archer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature with flying. Whenever this creature deals damage to a creature, tap that creature and it doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step."

How much mana does Matsu-Tribe Sniper cost to cast? Basics

Matsu-Tribe Sniper has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Matsu-Tribe Sniper's mana cost of {1}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Matsu-Tribe Sniper has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Matsu-Tribe Sniper's current oracle text is: "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature with flying. Whenever this creature deals damage to a creature, tap that creature and it doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step."

What is the current price of Matsu-Tribe Sniper? Pricing

The current market price for Matsu-Tribe Sniper is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Matsu-Tribe Sniper? Pricing

You can purchase Matsu-Tribe Sniper from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Matsu-Tribe Sniper normal: $0.14 | foil: $1.25

Is Matsu-Tribe Sniper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Matsu-Tribe Sniper in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Matsu-Tribe Sniper legal in Modern? Legality

Matsu-Tribe Sniper is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Matsu-Tribe Sniper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Matsu-Tribe Sniper is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Matsu-Tribe Sniper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Matsu-Tribe Sniper in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Matsu-Tribe Sniper legal in Legacy? Legality

Matsu-Tribe Sniper is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Matsu-Tribe Sniper legal in Vintage? Legality

Matsu-Tribe Sniper is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Matsu-Tribe Sniper legal in Pauper? Legality

Matsu-Tribe Sniper is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Matsu-Tribe Sniper from? Details

This printing of Matsu-Tribe Sniper is from BOK (BOK), with collector number 136.

Matsu-Tribe Sniper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Matsu-Tribe Sniper's rarity? Details

Matsu-Tribe Sniper is a common card in BOK.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Matsu-Tribe Sniper? Details

Matsu-Tribe Sniper was illustrated by Carl Critchlow.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Matsu-Tribe Sniper's power and toughness? Details

Matsu-Tribe Sniper is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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