Quick Answer

Swampsnare Trap is a common Enchantment — Aura from TLA (TLA) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Swampsnare Trap MTG card

Swampsnare Trap

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying. Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -5/-3.

"Just a little closer. Nice and easy. Nothing to worry about. We just fixin' to eat ya." —Due, Foggy Swamp Tribe member

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Yoshioka
Enchant

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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$0.05
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.05
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€0.04
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swampsnare Trap? Basics

Swampsnare Trap is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying. Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."

How much mana does Swampsnare Trap cost to cast? Basics

Swampsnare Trap has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Swampsnare Trap's mana cost of {2}{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.

Swampsnare Trap 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.

Swampsnare Trap's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying. Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."

What is the current price of Swampsnare Trap? Pricing

The current market price for Swampsnare Trap is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Swampsnare Trap? Pricing

You can purchase Swampsnare Trap 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.

Swampsnare Trap normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.05

Is Swampsnare Trap legal in Standard? Legality

Swampsnare Trap is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Swampsnare Trap legal in Modern? Legality

Swampsnare Trap is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Swampsnare Trap legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Swampsnare Trap 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 Swampsnare Trap legal in Pioneer? Legality

Swampsnare Trap is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Swampsnare Trap legal in Legacy? Legality

Swampsnare Trap is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Swampsnare Trap legal in Vintage? Legality

Swampsnare Trap 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 Swampsnare Trap legal in Pauper? Legality

Swampsnare Trap is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Swampsnare Trap from? Details

This printing of Swampsnare Trap is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 120.

Swampsnare Trap may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Swampsnare Trap's rarity? Details

Swampsnare Trap is a common card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Swampsnare Trap? Details

Swampsnare Trap was illustrated by Yoshioka.

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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