Check for Traps
AFRAdventures in the Forgotten Realms/#92/2021Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.17
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.17TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 5.6%90d▲ 13.3%
90d high
$0.18
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.17
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
- Down 5.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.18.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 29% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. Exile that card. If an instant card or a card with flash is exiled this way, they lose 1 life. Otherwise, you lose 1 life.
Card capabilities
Sorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Check for Traps
Check for Traps is a Sorcery, with mana cost {1}{B} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.17 (down 5.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Check for Traps FAQ
How much is Check for Traps worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Check for Traps is $0.17. It is down 5.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.18.
What is the cheapest printing of Check for Traps?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms at $0.17 on TCGplayer.
What set was Check for Traps first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AFR #92, released 2021-07-23.
Is there a foil version of Check for Traps?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.22 versus $0.17 for nonfoil, which is 29% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Check for Traps legal in Commander?
Yes, Check for Traps is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Check for Traps legal in Modern?
Yes, Check for Traps is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Check for Traps legal in Standard?
Check for Traps is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Check for Traps do?
Check for Traps is a Sorcery with mana cost {1}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. Exile that card. If an instant card or a card with flash is exiled this way, they lose 1 life. Otherwise, you lose 1 life.".