Ophiomancer (SOC #118) MTG

Ophiomancer is a rare printing from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (SOC #118), a Creature — Human Shaman. Illustrated by Flavio Greco Paglia.

Card text

At the beginning of each upkeep, if you control no Snakes, create a 1/1 black Snake creature token with deathtouch.

"Keep them in terrariums? No way! Snakes are meant to roam free, my friend."

Mana cost	{2}{B}
Type	Creature — Human Shaman
Power / Toughness	2 / 2
Rarity	Rare
Set	Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (SOC)
Collector number	118
Artist	Flavio Greco Paglia
Released	2026-04-24

As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $1.14 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

October 17, 2013 — Ophiomancer's ability checks if you control a Snake at the beginning of each upkeep. If you do, the ability won't trigger.
October 17, 2013 — Ophiomancer's ability considers any creature you control with the creature type Snake, not just the tokens Ophiomancer creates.
October 17, 2013 — If the ability does trigger, but you control a Snake when it tries to resolve, the ability will do nothing. No Snake token will be created.

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