2009-10-01 · wotc
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.
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Current Price$0.05
SetMystery Booster
Tracked Sales5
Release Date2019-11-07
Oracle 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.
Each spike is poisoned—the trapmaker's idea of mercy.
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2009-10-01 · wotc
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 · wotc
Effects that increase or reduce the cost to cast a Trap will apply to whichever cost you chose to pay.
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