Trickbind
Time Spiral 88 • rare
- Set
- Time Spiral
- Collector number
- 88
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- John Zeleznik
- Market price
- $17.30
What it does
Split second (As long as this spell is on the stack, players can't cast spells or activate abilities that aren't mana abilities.)
Counter target activated or triggered ability. If a permanent's ability is countered this way, activated abilities of that permanent can't be activated this turn. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Trickbind on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Trickbind was released in 2006 as part of the Time Spiral expansion, a set centered on the theme of temporal instability and nostalgia for Magic: The Gathering's earlier history. Mechanically, the card was designed to provide a highly efficient answer to activated and triggered abilities, featuring the unique 'split second' keyword. This keyword prevents players from casting spells or activating non-mana abilities in response, effectively creating a window of near-absolute resolution for the card's effect.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the game's early aesthetic development. His design for Trickbind leans into the chaotic, fragmented visual style established for the Time Spiral block, emphasizing the magical concept of pinning down a moment in time. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its ability to shut down high-impact permanent abilities, becoming a staple tool in various Eternal formats like Legacy and Modern.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Trickbind
Trickbind is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Time Spiral 88 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Trickbind on collecto.rs?
Trickbind doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Trickbind?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Trickbind catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Trickbind is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
