Lethargy Trap
Zendikar 51 • common
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 51
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Anthony Francisco
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
If three or more creatures are attacking, you may pay blue mana rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Attacking creatures get -3/-0 until end of turn.
Suddenly, Zurdi didn't care about treasure, glory, food . . . or the drakes circling above.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lethargy Trap is an enchantment card introduced in the Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2009. The set was thematic, emphasizing exploration and the danger of the Zendikar plane, with mechanics like 'trap' cards specifically designed to reward players for acting in response to an opponent's actions. These cards were intended to represent the treacherous environment of the setting, turning the mechanics of the game against players who moved too quickly or aggressively.
The card's art was created by illustrator Chippy, who contributed extensively to the visual language of the Zendikar set. His design for Lethargy Trap utilizes a moody, muted color palette that visually communicates the slowing, debilitating effect described by the card's name. Upon its release, the card was viewed primarily as a niche tool for limited-format play, valued for its ability to neutralize a wide board of attacking creatures during a critical turn.
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