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Mindbreak Trap
OTP · Breaking News #12 · Mythic · released 2024-04-19
{2}{U}{U}
Instant — Trap
If an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, you may pay {0} rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Exile any number of target spells.
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Mindbreak Trap is a mythic blue instant from Breaking News (2024). It has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 2009 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $7.44 to $340.71 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$10.06
USD Foil$21.68
Format legality
Where you can play Mindbreak Trap in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $7.44 to $340.71 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Marvel Universe at $7.44.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendikar | 57 | Mythic | $15.36 | $265.23 |
| Breaking News | 68 | Mythic | — | $340.71 |
| Breaking News This page | 12 | Mythic | $9.54 | $22.01 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 168 | Mythic | $8.44 | $113.13 |
| Through the Omenpaths Bonus Sheet | 11 | Mythic | — | — |
| Marvel Universe | 11 | Mythic | $7.44 | $16.66 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2025-09-19Mindbreak Trap's alternative cost condition checks whether an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, not whether those spells have resolved.
- 2025-09-19For Mindbreak Trap's alternative cost to apply, a single opponent must cast three or more spells. Three opponents each casting a single spell won't work, for example.
- 2025-09-19If a spell is exiled, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works on spells that can't be countered.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mindbreak Trap legal in Commander?
Yes — Mindbreak Trap is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Mindbreak Trap legal in?
Mindbreak Trap is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Mindbreak Trap been printed?
Mindbreak Trap has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 2009 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Mindbreak Trap?
The cheapest printing is Marvel Universe (#11) at about $7.44.
Who illustrated Mindbreak Trap?
This printing of Mindbreak Trap was illustrated by Arik Roper.