Quick Answer

Mirror of Life Trapping is a rare Artifact from CLB (CLB) costing {4}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mirror of Life Trapping MTG card

Mirror of Life Trapping

Artifact

Card Text

Whenever a creature enters, if it was cast, exile it, then return all other permanent cards exiled with this artifact to the battlefield under their owners' control.

Quenton barely had a second to admire his exquisite handsomeness before reality collapsed around him.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Dallas Williams

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$0.21
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.30
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€0.34
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mirror of Life Trapping? Basics

Mirror of Life Trapping is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature enters, if it was cast, exile it, then return all other permanent cards exiled with this artifact to the battlefield under their owners' control."

How much mana does Mirror of Life Trapping cost to cast? Basics

Mirror of Life Trapping has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Mirror of Life Trapping's mana cost of {4} 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.

Mirror of Life Trapping has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Mirror of Life Trapping's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature enters, if it was cast, exile it, then return all other permanent cards exiled with this artifact to the battlefield under their owners' control."

What is the current price of Mirror of Life Trapping? Pricing

The current market price for Mirror of Life Trapping is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Mirror of Life Trapping? Pricing

You can purchase Mirror of Life Trapping 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.

Mirror of Life Trapping normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.21

Is Mirror of Life Trapping legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mirror of Life Trapping in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mirror of Life Trapping legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mirror of Life Trapping in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mirror of Life Trapping legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mirror of Life Trapping 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 Mirror of Life Trapping legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mirror of Life Trapping in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mirror of Life Trapping legal in Legacy? Legality

Mirror of Life Trapping is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Mirror of Life Trapping legal in Vintage? Legality

Mirror of Life Trapping 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 Mirror of Life Trapping legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mirror of Life Trapping 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 Mirror of Life Trapping from? Details

This printing of Mirror of Life Trapping is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 326.

Mirror of Life Trapping may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mirror of Life Trapping's rarity? Details

Mirror of Life Trapping is a rare card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated Mirror of Life Trapping? Details

Mirror of Life Trapping was illustrated by Dallas Williams.

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

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