Trapmaker's Snare is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.
Official card text
Search your library for a Trap card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Complete guide
Trapmaker's Snare is a specialized blue instant that lets you dig through your library for the perfect answer. In a game where timing is everything, this card ensures you always have the right Trap ready to spring on your unsuspecting opponent.
What it Does
Trapmaker's Snare is a tutor specifically designed for the Trap subtype. When you cast this spell, you search your entire library for one card with the 'Trap' subtype, reveal it to all players to prove it is a valid choice, and put it into your hand. Finally, you shuffle your library to keep the game fair.
How it Resolves
First, you pay the mana cost of one blue and one generic mana to put the spell on the stack. Upon resolution, you look through your library and choose any card that has the word 'Trap' on its type line. You must reveal the card so your opponent can verify it is indeed a Trap. After moving the card to your hand, you must shuffle your library before the spell finishes its resolution and goes to the graveyard.
Common Mistakes
The most common mistake is attempting to search for cards that are 'traps' in a flavor sense but lack the official 'Trap' subtype on their type line. Even if a card feels like a surprise, if the word 'Trap' isn't printed next to 'Instant' or 'Sorcery', you cannot find it with this spell. Also, remember that you must reveal the card; failing to do so is a procedural error.
When to Play It
Since Trapmaker's Snare is an instant, the best time to play it is usually during your opponent's end step or in response to an action that fulfills a Trap's alternative casting cost condition. This allows you to find the specific Trap you need and potentially cast it immediately for its reduced cost.
Interaction examples
You cast Trapmaker's Snare. You search your library and find a card with the Trap subtype. You reveal it, put it into your hand, and shuffle. You now have a specialized reactive tool ready for the next turn.
CounterspellIf you cast Trapmaker's Snare and your opponent responds with Counterspell, the Snare is moved to the graveyard without resolving. You do not get to search your library or shuffle.
An Offer You Can't RefuseYou cast Trapmaker's Snare. Your opponent attempts to counter it. You cast An Offer You Can't Refuse targeting their counterspell. Their spell is countered, they get two Treasure tokens, and your Trapmaker's Snare resolves, allowing you to find your Trap card.
Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.
How it works : Trapmaker's Snare
Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall
No additional ruling has been published for this card.
Legal formats
Commentaires
- Sois le premier à commenter cette carte.
Read next
Meta decks with Trapmaker's Snare
No archived Top 8 deck with this card yet.