Booby Trap
9EDNinth Edition/#289★/2005RareReprint
MV 6
Current paper retail
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TCGplayer$5.00
Paper retail history (USD)
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Market overview
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Paper printings priced
3
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.63
Ninth Edition
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- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $5.00.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
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.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (5)
wotc1 Aug 2005
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.
wotc1 Aug 2005
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.
wotc1 Aug 2005
If Booby Trap’s last ability is countered, Booby Trap remains on the battlefield (and no damage is dealt).
wotc1 Aug 2005
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.
wotc4 Oct 2004
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.
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About this card
Booby Trap
Booby Trap is an Artifact, with mana cost {6} (mana value 6). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $5.00 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Booby Trap FAQ
How much is Booby Trap worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Booby Trap is $5.00. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $5.00 to $5.00.
What is the cheapest printing of Booby Trap?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Ninth Edition at $0.63 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Booby Trap?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Ninth Edition at $5.00 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Booby Trap are there?
Booby Trap has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Booby Trap first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TMP #277, released 1997-10-14.
What is the newest printing of Booby Trap?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from 9ED #289★, released 2005-07-29.
Is Booby Trap legal in Commander?
Yes, Booby Trap is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Booby Trap legal in Modern?
Yes, Booby Trap is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.