Trap Runner
Mercadian Masques 55 • uncommon
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
tap: Target unblocked attacking creature becomes blocked. Activate only during combat after blockers are declared. (This ability works on creatures that can't be blocked.)
"How could I catch her when the trees conspired to stop me?"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Trap Runner was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Mercadia, the expansion introduced themes of commerce, mercenary contracts, and political intrigue, reflecting a shift toward a more utilitarian and complex board state. As an uncommon creature, the card was designed to function within the set's specific mechanics, which often rewarded players for managing resources and interacting with the battlefield in unconventional ways.
The card’s artwork was rendered by Ron Spencer, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic and sometimes grotesque style during the game's formative years. Spencer’s depiction of the Trap Runner captures the frenetic energy of a character navigating a dangerous urban environment. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, if niche, inclusion in the set, appreciated by players for its ability to punish opponents who relied heavily on offensive maneuvers during combat.
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