Check for Traps
Magic: The Gathering | Adventures in the Forgotten Realms - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 92 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Adventures in the Forgotten Realms |
| Available | 33 items |
| From | $0.26 |
| Type | Sorcery |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.29 | 1 | ||
LP | $1.51 | 7 | ||
NM | $0.26 | 16 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.41 | 9 | Unavailable |
About Check for Traps
Check for Traps from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is currently available from around $0.20. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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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.
Flavor Text
"Relax. I'm a professional."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Check for Traps worth?
Check for Traps is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.20 for Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
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Is Check for Traps legal in Commander?
Check for Traps is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Check for Traps legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Check for Traps on the Reserved List?
No. Check for Traps is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Check for Traps in-game text?
In game, Check for Traps is a Sorcery with text that starts: "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.".
How popular is Check for Traps in Commander decks?
Check for Traps ranks #23,740 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Check for Traps legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.