Snakeskin Veil

Snakeskin Veil is a green instant that counts as protection. It appears in the recommended lists of 154 commanders, and 6% of green decks run it.

Type: Instant

Cost: G

Color identity: Green

Reference price: €0.05

Oldest printing: Kaldheim

Role in the deck: protection

Rules text

Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. It gains hexproof until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)

Official text (Scryfall).

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Commanders that play it

The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.

Commander	Identity	Inclusion	Synergy
Stature, Young Avenger	Green · Red	83%	+71%
Goliath, Mass Manipulator	Green	80%	+59%
Hulkling, Burgeoning Bruiser	Green	80%	+59%
Sarulf, Realm Eater	Black · Green	67%	+59%
Sergeant John Benton	Green · White	66%	+58%
The Howling Abomination	Green · Red	69%	+57%
Legolas, Master Archer	Green	75%	+54%
Kosei, Penitent Warlord	Green	75%	+54%
Mowu, Loyal Companion	Green	74%	+53%
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron	Green · Red	65%	+53%
Skullbriar, the Walking Grave	Black · Green	59%	+51%
Ant-Man, Reformed Rogue	Green · Blue	56%	+49%
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied	Green · Blue	55%	+49%
Kotis, the Fangkeeper	Black · Green · Blue	53%	+48%
Beast, Erudite Aerialist	Green · Blue	53%	+47%
Medusa, Inhuman Queen	Green	67%	+46%
Mister Hyde, Monster Within	Green	67%	+46%
Tifa Lockhart	Green	64%	+43%
Hallar, the Firefletcher	Green · Red	54%	+42%
Prowler, Misguided Mentor	Green	63%	+41%
Kraven the Hunter	Black · Green	49%	+41%
Wolverine, Best There Is	Green · Red	52%	+39%
Halana and Alena, Partners	Green · Red	48%	+36%
Anthousa, Setessan Hero	Green	56%	+35%

How much it is played, by color identity

Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.

Archetypes where it shows up

The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.

+1/+1 Counters · 139 Aggro · 89 Voltron · 60 Ramp · 53 Tokens · 41 Combo · 33 Equipment · 28 Auras · 22

Cards that go with it

The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.

Frequently asked questions

Which Commander decks play Snakeskin Veil?

It is in the recommended lists of 154 commanders, with an average inclusion of 38% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Stature, Young Avenger · Goliath, Mass Manipulator · Hulkling, Burgeoning Bruiser. Overall, 6% of green decks run it.

How much does Snakeskin Veil cost?

Its reference price is €0.05 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.

Does Snakeskin Veil have combos?

It does not appear in any combo catalogued on Commander Spellbook. That does not mean it has no synergies, only that it is not part of a known infinite loop.

Can I play Snakeskin Veil in my deck?

It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is green, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.