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Shedding Snake is a common Creature — Snake from UNK (UNK) costing {4}{B}.

Shedding Snake MTG card

Shedding Snake

Creature — Snake

Card Text

Menace When Shedding Snake enters the battlefield, you may pay 2 life. If you do, the commander tax on each of your commanders is reduced back to zero.

Card Stats

6/5 common CMC: 5.0 UNK UNK
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shedding Snake? Basics

Shedding Snake is a Creature — Snake card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace When Shedding Snake enters the battlefield, you may pay 2 life. If you do, the commander tax on each of your commanders is reduced back to zero."

How much mana does Shedding Snake cost to cast? Basics

Shedding Snake has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Shedding Snake's mana cost of {4}{B} 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.

Shedding Snake has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Shedding Snake's current oracle text is: "Menace When Shedding Snake enters the battlefield, you may pay 2 life. If you do, the commander tax on each of your commanders is reduced back to zero."

What is the current price of Shedding Snake? Pricing

Price data for Shedding Snake is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Shedding Snake? Pricing

You can purchase Shedding Snake 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.

Is Shedding Snake legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Shedding Snake in Standard is not available.

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

Is Shedding Snake legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Shedding Snake in Modern is not available.

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

Is Shedding Snake legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Shedding Snake in Commander is not available.

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

Is Shedding Snake legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Shedding Snake in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Shedding Snake legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Shedding Snake in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Shedding Snake legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Shedding Snake in Vintage is not available.

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 Shedding Snake legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Shedding Snake in Pauper is not available.

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 Shedding Snake from? Details

This printing of Shedding Snake is from UNK (UNK), with collector number CB05.

Shedding Snake may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Shedding Snake's rarity? Details

Shedding Snake is a common card in UNK.

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

Who illustrated Shedding Snake? Details

Shedding Snake was illustrated by an unknown artist.

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

What is Shedding Snake's power and toughness? Details

Shedding Snake is a 6/5 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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