Mindbreak Trap
Breaking News 68 • mythic
- Set
- Breaking News
- Collector number
- 68
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Arik Roper
- Finish
- Foil
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 a reactive tool to counter storm-based combo decks that sought to overwhelm the game's turn structure. The card's mechanics were built specifically to punish players casting multiple spells in a single turn, reflecting the set's thematic focus on the unpredictable and dangerous nature of the Zendikar plane.
The Breaking News variant featured in the Outlaws of Thunder Junction set reimagines the card with a stylized, vintage newspaper aesthetic. This design choice shifts the card's visual identity from high-fantasy exploration to a pulpy, cinematic noir style. It was well-received by players for its thematic consistency with the set's outlaw-heist narrative, offering a fresh visual take on a long-standing competitive staple.
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