Arrow Volley Trap
Zendikar 2 • uncommon
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Steve Argyle
- Market price
- $0.05
What it does
If four or more creatures are attacking, you may pay 1 generic mana white mana rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Arrow Volley Trap deals 5 damage divided as you choose among any number of target attacking creatures.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Arrow Volley Trap was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed around a central theme of adventure and exploration, frequently utilizing the 'trap' mechanic to represent defensive or reactive measures players could take when exploring the perilous landscape of the titular plane. As an uncommon instant, it was specifically engineered to provide a tactical advantage in combat, allowing players to deal damage to multiple attacking creatures if an opponent attempted to overwhelm the board.
The card’s visual identity was crafted by illustrator Steve Argyle, whose work is noted for its high-contrast lighting and dynamic character poses. Argyle focused on capturing the immediate, chaotic kinetic energy of a trap springing to life, emphasizing the sheer volume of projectiles being deployed. The card received a mixed reception upon its debut, viewed by players primarily as a niche sideboard option that required specific conditions to trigger, yet it remains a distinct example of the set’s focus on environmental interaction.
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