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Geist Snatch

Geist Snatch

{2}{U}{U}

Instant

Counter target creature spell. Create a 1/1 blue Spirit creature token with flying.

Angels and demons aren't the only ones listening to your prayers.

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Oct 22, 2026
Market$0.13
Median$0.20
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Legality

LegalCommanderNot legalStandardLegalModernNot legalPremodernLegalLegacyLegalVintageNot legalBrawlNot legalPioneer
LegalOathbreaker
LegalPauperNot legalHistoric
Not legalTimeless

Rulings

May 1, 2012

If the target creature spell is an illegal target when Geist Snatch tries to resolve, Geist Snatch won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won’t put a Spirit token onto the battlefield.

May 1, 2012

If Geist Snatch resolves but the creature spell can’t be countered, you’ll still put the Spirit token onto the battlefield.