Magic: The Gathering

Whiplash Trap

Commander 2020 127 • common

Set: Commander 2020
Collector number: 127
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
Market price: $0.24

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$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.19 – $0.30 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant, this card offers players the flexibility to react mid-game rather than waiting for their own turn. Its status as a common makes it an accessible utility piece for those looking to round out their decks with functional, defensive options.

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What it does

If an opponent had two or more creatures enter the battlefield under their control this turn, you may pay blue mana rather than pay this spell's mana cost.

Return two target creatures to their owners' hands.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Whiplash Trap was introduced in the Commander 2020 set, specifically within the Arcane Maelstrom deck. The card is a reprint of a card originally featured in the Zendikar expansion released in 2009, designed to utilize the 'trap' mechanic. This mechanic rewarded players for anticipating and punishing specific opponent actions, such as casting multiple spells in a single turn, by allowing the player to cast the card for a reduced mana cost.

The artwork for this version was provided by the collaborative duo Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, who have contributed extensively to the visual identity of Magic: The Gathering. Their depiction of the trap emphasizes the chaotic, elemental nature of the Zendikar setting, focusing on fluid, kinetic energy. The card is regarded as a functional utility piece in Commander formats, valued for its ability to provide flexible tempo swings in multiplayer games.

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