Mindbreak Trap
Breaking News 12 • mythic
- Set
- Breaking News
- Collector number
- 12
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Arik Roper
- Market price
- $9.35
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.
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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 Magic: The Gathering set Zendikar. Designed as an anti-combo tool, the card was conceptualized during a period when Wizards of the Coast sought to provide players with reactive answers to powerful, fast-paced deck archetypes. The 'trap' mechanic allowed players to cast the spell for a reduced mana cost if an opponent played multiple spells in a single turn, serving as a tactical punishment for explosive gameplay.
The 'Breaking News' version, numbered 12, features a stylized, newspaper-headline aesthetic characteristic of the Outlaws of Thunder Junction bonus sheet. This specific printing reimagines the original artwork through a retro-journalistic lens, emphasizing the chaotic and disruptive nature of the card's effect. It was well-received by players for its thematic integration of the game's evolving visual identity, blending historical card mechanics with a modern, flavorful presentation.
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