“Each spike is poisoned—the trapmaker's idea of mercy.”
Pitfall Trap - Modern Masters 2017 (#18) - Illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel - Magic: The Gathering Card

Pitfall Trap

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant — Trap

Mana Cost: {2}{W}

Oracle Rules Text: If exactly one creature is attacking, you may pay {W} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Destroy target attacking creature without flying.

Flavor Text: Each spike is poisoned—the trapmaker's idea of mercy.

Set: Modern Masters 2017 (#18), Rarity: Common, Artist: Franz Vohwinkel

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Historical Printings & Sets (13)
9 Languages
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3 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Pitfall Trap - Modern Masters 2017 MTG card scan Pitfall Trap Modern Masters 2017 Viewing MM3 Common Franz Vohwinkel 2017-03-17
Pitfall Trap - Zendikar MTG card scan Pitfall Trap Zendikar ZEN Uncommon Franz Vohwinkel 2009-10-02
Pitfall Trap - The List MTG card scan Pitfall Trap The List PLST Common Franz Vohwinkel 2019-11-07

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