“"Do you smell something burning?"”
Inferno Trap - Archenemy (#43) - Illustrated by Philip Straub - Magic: The Gathering Card
Archenemy • Uncommon • #43 • Philip Straub

Inferno Trap

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant — Trap

Mana Cost: {3}{R}

Oracle Rules Text: If you've been dealt damage by two or more creatures this turn, you may pay {R} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Inferno Trap deals 4 damage to target creature.

Flavor Text: "Do you smell something burning?"

Set: Archenemy (#43), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Philip Straub

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Historical Printings & Sets (12)
9 Languages
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3 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Inferno Trap - Archenemy MTG card scan Inferno Trap Archenemy Viewing ARC Uncommon Philip Straub 2010-06-18
Inferno Trap - Zendikar MTG card scan Inferno Trap Zendikar ZEN Uncommon Philip Straub 2009-10-02
Inferno Trap - Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning MTG card scan Inferno Trap Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning DDN Uncommon Philip Straub 2014-09-05

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