Booby Trap
~$0.59 low · ~$5.00 high
Colorless. Artifact
Ninth Edition #289 · Illustrated by Doug Chaffee
Ninth Edition #289 · Illustrated by Doug ChaffeeWhat is Booby Trap worth?
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Oracle text
As this artifact enters, choose an opponent and a card name other than a basic land card name.
The chosen player reveals each card they draw.
When the chosen player draws a card with the chosen name, sacrifice this artifact. If you do, this artifact deals 10 damage to that player.
Format legality
All 4 printings of Booby Trap
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Salvat 2005 psal #H49· 2005Spanishrare· Cardmarket €0.16 | rare | — | No foil printing | €0.16 | |
 Ninth Edition 9ed #289· 2005rare· Cardmarket €0.25 | rare | $0.59 | No foil printing | €0.25 | |
 Ninth Edition 9ed #289★· 2005rare | rare | No non-foil printing | $5.00 | — | |
 Tempest tmp #277· 1997rare· Cardmarket €0.58 | rare | $1.00 | No foil printing | €0.58 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1997
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 6
- EDHREC rank
- #24,188 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Doug Chaffee
Rulings (5)
2004-10-04
The “if you do” part is only done if you successfully sacrifice this card. In other words, it has to be on the battlefield when the trigger resolves or it does not deal damage.
2005-08-01
The choice of which card to name is part of the resolution of the spell or ability which puts Booby Trap onto the battlefield. It can’t be countered.
2005-08-01
If an effect causes the player to draw multiple cards, each card is revealed as it’s drawn. If Booby Trap’s ability triggers, it will go on the stack once the card-drawing effect has concluded.
2005-08-01
If Booby Trap’s last ability is countered, Booby Trap remains on the battlefield (and no damage is dealt).
2005-08-01
If a single Booby Trap’s ability triggers multiple times, then only the first ability to resolve causes Booby Trap to be sacrificed and damage to be dealt.
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