Cobra Trap
Commander 2011 146 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2011
- Collector number
- 146
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Scott Chou
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
If a noncreature permanent under your control was destroyed this turn by a spell or ability an opponent controlled, you may pay green mana rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Create four 1/1 green Snake creature tokens.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cobra Trap was released in 2011 as part of the Commander expansion, the first dedicated product line for the multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format. Designed to address the unique dynamics of social, multi-player games, the card was intended to function as a reactive defensive tool, punishing opponents who focused their resources on a single target. It draws from the 'Trap' card mechanic introduced in Zendikar, emphasizing strategic timing and player anticipation.
The card features artwork by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator known for his gritty, high-contrast style that defined much of the Magic: The Gathering aesthetic throughout the 2000s. Walker aimed to depict the sudden, serpentine nature of the effect, utilizing dynamic lighting and shadow to highlight the 'trap' aspect of the card's theme. Upon its release, it was noted by players as a niche but flavorful inclusion for green-aligned decks looking for unconventional removal options.
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