Snapping Sailback
Ixalan · #208

Snapping Sailback

Snapping Sailback is a Uncommon Creature — Dinosaur from Ixalan (208) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.17 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.17
Cardmarket trend €0.17
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Snapping Sailback suits collectors and players working on Ixalan who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Snapping Sailback from Ixalan?

Snapping Sailback is a Creature — Dinosaur in Ixalan numbered 208. Mana cost {4}{G}. Color identity: G. Snapping Sailback (208) from Ixalan should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Snapping Sailback worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.17 for Snapping Sailback. Low and high spread runs $1.17 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $1.17; Normal: $0.31. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetIxalan
Number208
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$1.17
Cardmarket EUR€0.17
cardmarket $0.17
foil $1.17
Normal $0.31

Card stats

ColorsG
Power4

How collectible is Snapping Sailback?

Snapping Sailback is a Uncommon printing in Ixalan. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2017.

What are the key details for Snapping Sailback?

Snapping Sailback lists as Creature — Dinosaur with keywords Enrage, Flash. Artist: Dan Murayama Scott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ixalan. Collector number 208 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Snapping Sailback (208) from Ixalan should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Snapping Sailback is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Dinosaur in Ixalan, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.17 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $1.17; Normal: $0.31).
  • Mana cost {4}{G} and type line Creature — Dinosaur help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $1.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Snapping Sailback from Ixalan?

Snapping Sailback is a Uncommon Creature — Dinosaur from Ixalan numbered 208 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Snapping Sailback worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.17 for ungraded Snapping Sailback. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Snapping Sailback?

Snapping Sailback is catalogued as Uncommon in Ixalan. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Snapping Sailback legal in Commander or Standard?

Snapping Sailback shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Snapping Sailback near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.