Baloth Cage Trap
~$0.09 low · ~$0.36 high
Green. Instant — Trap
Modern Masters 2017 #120 · Illustrated by Austin Hsu
Modern Masters 2017 #120 · Illustrated by Austin HsuWhat is Baloth Cage Trap worth?
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Oracle text
If an opponent had an artifact enter the battlefield under their control this turn, you may pay 
rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Create a 4/4 green Beast creature token.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Baloth Cage Trap
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Modern Masters 2017 mm3 #120· 2017uncommon· Cardmarket €0.16 · €0.26 foil | uncommon | $0.19 | $0.09 | €0.16€0.26 foil | |
 Zendikar zen #156· 2009uncommon· Cardmarket €0.11 · €0.19 foil | uncommon | $0.21 | $0.36 | €0.11€0.19 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2009
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #22,471 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Austin Hsu
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Modern Masters 2017 card (#120).
120 · MM3 · U · EN
- 120Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- MM3Set code for Modern Masters 2017
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Card breakdown
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Top: name and cost
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Rulings (3)
2009-10-01
You may ignore a Trap’s alternative cost condition and simply cast it for its normal mana cost. This is true even if its alternative cost condition has been met.
2009-10-01
Casting a Trap by paying its alternative cost doesn’t change its mana cost or mana value. The only difference is the cost you actually pay.
2009-10-01
Effects that increase or reduce the cost to cast a Trap will apply to whichever cost you chose to pay.
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