Baloth Cage Trap
Magic: The Gathering | Zendikar - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 156 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Zendikar |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 96 items |
| From | $0.06 |
| Type | Instant — Trap |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MP | $0.06 | 2 | ||
HP | $0.10 | 1 | ||
DM | $0.10 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.13 | 5 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 48 | ||
LPFoil | $0.50 | 8 | ||
LP | $0.26 | 27 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.41 | 4 | Unavailable |
About Baloth Cage Trap
Baloth Cage Trap from Zendikar is currently available from around $0.05. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 5Color Identity
GreenCard Text
If an opponent had an artifact enter the battlefield under their control this turn, you may pay 
rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Create a 4/4 green Beast creature token.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Baloth Cage Trap worth?
Baloth Cage Trap is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.05 for Zendikar. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Baloth Cage Trap has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Baloth Cage Trap legal in Commander?
Baloth Cage Trap is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Baloth Cage 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 Baloth Cage Trap on the Reserved List?
No. Baloth Cage Trap is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Baloth Cage Trap in-game text?
In game, Baloth Cage Trap is a Instant — Trap with text that starts: "If an opponent had an artifact enter the battlefield under their control this turn, you may pay {1}{G} rather than pay this spell's mana cost.".
How popular is Baloth Cage Trap in Commander decks?
Baloth Cage Trap ranks #22,051 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Baloth Cage Trap
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Baloth Cage Trap 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.