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Pitfall Trap
PLST · The List #MM3-18 · Common · released 2019-11-07
{2}{W}
Instant — Trap
If exactly one creature is attacking, you may pay {W} rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Destroy target attacking creature without flying.
Each spike is poisoned—the trapmaker's idea of mercy.
Pitfall Trap is a common white instant from The List (2019). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2009 to 2019. Recent market prices range from $0.09 to $0.35 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.24
Format legality
Where you can play Pitfall Trap in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.09 to $0.35 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Zendikar at $0.09.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendikar | 32 | Uncommon | $0.09 | $0.35 |
| Modern Masters 2017 | 18 | Common | $0.18 | $0.23 |
| The List This page | MM3-18 | Common | $0.24 | — |
More from The List
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2009-10-01You may ignore a Trap's alternative cost condition and simply cast it for its normal mana cost. This is true even if its alternative cost condition has been met.
- 2009-10-01Casting a Trap by paying its alternative cost doesn't change its mana cost or mana value. The only difference is the cost you actually pay.
- 2009-10-01Effects that increase or reduce the cost to cast a Trap will apply to whichever cost you chose to pay.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pitfall Trap legal in Commander?
Yes — Pitfall Trap is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Pitfall Trap legal in?
Pitfall Trap is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Pitfall Trap been printed?
Pitfall Trap has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2009 to 2019.
What is the cheapest printing of Pitfall Trap?
The cheapest printing is Zendikar (#32) at about $0.09.
Who illustrated Pitfall Trap?
This printing of Pitfall Trap was illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel.