Quick Answer

Mirkwood Trapper is a rare Creature — Elf Scout from LTC (LTC) costing {1}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mirkwood Trapper MTG card

Mirkwood Trapper

Creature — Elf Scout

Card Text

Whenever a player attacks you, target attacking creature gets -2/-0 until end of turn. Whenever a player attacks, if they aren't attacking you, that player chooses an attacking creature. It gets +2/+0 until end of turn.

Under the boughs of Mirkwood, there was deadly strife of Elves and evil beings.

Card Stats

1/4 rare CMC: 3.0 LTC LTC 🎨 John Di Giovanni

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$0.44
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$0.49
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€0.86
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mirkwood Trapper? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever a player attacks you, target attacking creature gets -2/-0 until end of turn. Whenever a player attacks, if they aren't attacking you, that player chooses an attacking creature. It gets +2/+0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Mirkwood Trapper cost to cast? Basics

Mirkwood Trapper has a mana cost of {1}{G}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U 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.

Mirkwood Trapper's mana cost of {1}{G}{U} 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.

Mirkwood Trapper has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Mirkwood Trapper's current oracle text is: "Whenever a player attacks you, target attacking creature gets -2/-0 until end of turn. Whenever a player attacks, if they aren't attacking you, that player chooses an attacking creature. It gets +2/+0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Mirkwood Trapper? Pricing

The current market price for Mirkwood Trapper is approximately $0.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.86 EUR.

Where can I buy Mirkwood Trapper? Pricing

You can purchase Mirkwood 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.

Is Mirkwood Trapper legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Mirkwood Trapper legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mirkwood Trapper in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mirkwood Trapper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mirkwood 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 Mirkwood Trapper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mirkwood Trapper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mirkwood Trapper legal in Legacy? Legality

Mirkwood Trapper is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mirkwood Trapper legal in Vintage? Legality

Mirkwood 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 Mirkwood Trapper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mirkwood 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 Mirkwood Trapper from? Details

This printing of Mirkwood Trapper is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 144.

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

What is Mirkwood Trapper's rarity? Details

Mirkwood Trapper is a rare card in LTC.

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

Who illustrated Mirkwood Trapper? Details

Mirkwood Trapper was illustrated by John Di Giovanni.

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

What is Mirkwood Trapper's power and toughness? Details

Mirkwood Trapper is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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