Mindbreak Trap
Mystery Booster 2 168 • mythic
- Set
- Mystery Booster 2
- Collector number
- 168
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $7.81
What it does
If an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, you may pay 0 generic mana rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Exile any number of target spells.
"Life is a maze. This is one of its dead ends."— Noyan Dar, Tazeem lullmage
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mindbreak Trap was originally released in the 2009 set Zendikar as a strategic tool designed to combat decks utilizing high-tempo 'storm' mechanics. Its design, attributed to the Magic: The Gathering development team, focuses on the 'trap' mechanic, allowing players to cast the spell for free if an opponent has played three or more spells in a single turn. This card serves as a specialized disruption piece, reflecting the game's ongoing effort to provide counterplay against explosive combo strategies in eternal formats.
The version included in Mystery Booster 2 features a stylized, retro-inspired aesthetic that aligns with the set's goal of celebrating various eras of Magic's visual history. By utilizing the classic card frame and updated templating, the design aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia for veteran players while maintaining functional clarity. The card's inclusion in this promotional set highlights its enduring relevance as a vital sideboard option in competitive play, where it remains a respected answer to fast-paced combo decks.
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