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Gnarlroot Trapper is a uncommon Creature — Elf Druid from ORI (ORI) costing {B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gnarlroot Trapper MTG card

Gnarlroot Trapper

Creature — Elf Druid

Card Text

{T}, Pay 1 life: Add {G}. Spend this mana only to cast an Elf creature spell. {T}: Target attacking Elf you control gains deathtouch until end of turn. (Any amount of damage it deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 ORI ORI 🎨 Christopher Moeller

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Market Prices

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$0.13
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$2.60
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$0.35
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$1.49
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€0.16
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€1.32
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gnarlroot Trapper? Basics

Gnarlroot Trapper is a Creature — Elf Druid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}, Pay 1 life: Add {G}. Spend this mana only to cast an Elf creature spell. {T}: Target attacking Elf you control gains deathtouch until end of turn. (Any amount of damage it deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)"

How much mana does Gnarlroot Trapper cost to cast? Basics

Gnarlroot Trapper has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Gnarlroot Trapper's mana cost of {B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Gnarlroot Trapper has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Gnarlroot Trapper's current oracle text is: "{T}, Pay 1 life: Add {G}. Spend this mana only to cast an Elf creature spell. {T}: Target attacking Elf you control gains deathtouch until end of turn. (Any amount of damage it deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)"

What is the current price of Gnarlroot Trapper? Pricing

The current market price for Gnarlroot Trapper is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Gnarlroot Trapper? Pricing

You can purchase Gnarlroot Trapper from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Gnarlroot Trapper normal: $0.13 | foil: $2.6

Is Gnarlroot Trapper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gnarlroot Trapper in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Gnarlroot Trapper legal in Modern? Legality

Gnarlroot Trapper is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Gnarlroot Trapper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gnarlroot Trapper is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Gnarlroot Trapper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gnarlroot Trapper is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Gnarlroot Trapper legal in Legacy? Legality

Gnarlroot Trapper is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Gnarlroot Trapper legal in Vintage? Legality

Gnarlroot Trapper is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Gnarlroot Trapper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Gnarlroot Trapper in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Gnarlroot Trapper from? Details

This printing of Gnarlroot Trapper is from ORI (ORI), with collector number 100.

Gnarlroot Trapper may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gnarlroot Trapper's rarity? Details

Gnarlroot Trapper is a uncommon card in ORI.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Gnarlroot Trapper? Details

Gnarlroot Trapper was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Gnarlroot Trapper's power and toughness? Details

Gnarlroot Trapper is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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