Trap Runner
| Name | Trap Runner |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — human soldier |
| Description |  : Target unblocked attacking creature becomes blocked. Activate only during combat after blockers are declared. (This ability works on creatures that can't be blocked.) |
| Flavor | "How could I catch her when the trees conspired to stop me?" |
| Artist | Ron Spencer |
| Set | The List #MMQ-55 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Trap Runner
Trap Runner, Creature — human soldier, designed by Ron Spencer first released in Oct, 1999 in the set Mercadian Masques and was printed exactly in 2 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 55.45.
A deck focusing on disruption, control, or protecting key creatures in combat would benefit from including Trap Runner in Magic: the Gathering. While its ability to force an unblocked attacker to become blocked can be situationally useful, there are generally better options available in these types of decks such as removal spells, counter spells, or protection spells that offer more versatile and impactful effects. Trap Runner may see play in more niche or casual decks where its ability synergizes well with other cards, but it may struggle to find a place in more competitive or optimized strategies.
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09/20/13
If a turn has multiple combat phases, the ability can be activated during any of them as long as it’s after the beginning of that phase’s Declare Blockers Step.
10/04/04
If the ability is used on a creature with Trample, the damage still comes through.
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What type of card is Trap Runner?
Trap Runner is a Creature — human soldier card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Trap Runner do?
{T}: Target unblocked attacking creature becomes blocked. Activate only during combat after blockers are declared. (This ability works on creatures that can't be blocked.)
How much does Trap Runner cost?
Trap Runner currently starts at 55.45. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Trap Runner from?
Trap Runner was first released in the set Mercadian Masques, illustrated by Ron Spencer.
Is Trap Runner legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Trap Runner can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Trap Runner?
Cards similar to Trap Runner include Curtain of Light, Fog Patch, Choking Vines. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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