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Cobra Trap
ZEN · Zendikar #160 · Uncommon · released 2009-10-02
{4}{G}{G}
Instant — Trap
If a noncreature permanent under your control was destroyed this turn by a spell or ability an opponent controlled, you may pay {G} rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Create four 1/1 green Snake creature tokens.
Cobra Trap is an uncommon green instant from Zendikar (2009). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2009 to 2015. Recent market prices range from $0.17 to $0.37 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.19
USD Foil$0.40
Format legality
Where you can play Cobra Trap in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.17 to $0.37 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Zendikar at $0.17.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendikar This page | 160 | Uncommon | $0.17 | $0.37 |
| Commander 2011 | 146 | Uncommon | $0.20 | — |
| Commander 2015 | 180 | Uncommon | $0.25 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 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.
- 2009-10-01A spell or ability destroys a permanent only if that spell or ability specifically contains the word “destroy” in its text. If a spell or ability an opponent controls exiles a noncreature permanent you control, causes you to sacrifice a noncreature permanent, removes all loyalty counters from a planeswalker you control, or causes an ability you control to trigger (and then that ability destroys a permanent you control), Cobra Trap’s alternative cost condition hasn’t been met.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cobra Trap legal in Commander?
Yes — Cobra Trap is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cobra Trap legal in?
Cobra Trap is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Cobra Trap been printed?
Cobra Trap has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2009 to 2015.
What is the cheapest printing of Cobra Trap?
The cheapest printing is Zendikar (#160) at about $0.17.
Who illustrated Cobra Trap?
This printing of Cobra Trap was illustrated by Scott Chou.