Archive Trap
Magic: The Gathering | Outlaws of Thunder Junction: Breaking News - Singles
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 7 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Outlaws of Thunder Junction: Breaking News |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 4 items |
| From | £0.79 |
| Type | Instant — Trap |
| Seller | Product Information | Price | Qty | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | £0.79 | 2 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £1.03 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £1.25 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country |
About Archive Trap
Archive Trap from Outlaws of Thunder Junction: Breaking News is currently available from around £0.79. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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BlueCard Text
If an opponent searched their library this turn, you may pay 
rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Target opponent mills thirteen cards.
Flavor Text
Heist Shocker! Supposedly Invincible Vault Vinced!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Archive Trap worth?
Archive Trap is currently shown on Card Synced from about £0.79 for Outlaws of Thunder Junction: Breaking News. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Archive Trap has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Archive Trap legal in Commander?
Archive Trap is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Archive Trap 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 Archive Trap on the Reserved List?
No. Archive Trap is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Archive Trap in-game text?
In game, Archive Trap is a Instant — Trap with text that starts: "If an opponent searched their library this turn, you may pay {0} rather than pay this spell's mana cost.".
How popular is Archive Trap in Commander decks?
Archive Trap ranks #6,175 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Archive Trap
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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