Baloth Cage Trap

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Name	Baloth Cage Trap
Type	Instant — trap
Description	If an opponent had an artifact enter the battlefield under their control this turn, you may pay rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Create a 4/4 green Beast creature token.
Artist	Austin Hsu
Set	Modern Masters 2017 #120
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About Baloth Cage Trap

Baloth Cage Trap, Instant — trap, designed by Austin Hsu first released in Oct, 2009 in the set Zendikar and was printed exactly in 2 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.04.

Baloth Cage Trap is particularly effective in decks that focus on controlling the battlefield and punishing opponents for playing artifacts, such as green-based midrange or control decks. Its ability to reduce the mana cost when an opponent plays an artifact can allow for efficient use of resources while generating a solid 4/4 creature, making it a good fit in decks that can disrupt opponents' strategies. However, there are arguably better options for creature generation and tempo, such as Summon the Pack or Garruk's Summons, which can create multiple creatures or provide additional value. Overall, while Baloth Cage Trap can see play in specific metas where artifact-heavy decks are prevalent, its effectiveness may be overshadowed by more versatile or impactful cards.

Rules

10/01/09

Effects that increase or reduce the cost to cast a Trap will apply to whichever cost you chose to pay.

10/01/09

You may ignore a Trap’s alternative cost condition and simply cast it for its normal mana cost. This is true even if its alternative cost condition has been met.

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