Mindbreak Trap
| Name | Mindbreak Trap |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant — trap |
| Description | If an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, you may pay  rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Exile any number of target spells. |
| Artist | Christopher Moeller |
| Set | Through the Omenpaths Bonus Sheet #11 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
About Mindbreak Trap
Mindbreak Trap, Instant — trap, designed by Christopher Moeller first released in October 2009 in the set Zendikar and was printed exactly in 6 different ways. It see play in 4 formats: Vintage, Legacy, Commander and Modern. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of ₱ 567.73.
Mindbreak Trap is particularly effective in control or tempo decks that aim to disrupt opponents' strategies by countering multiple spells in a single turn, especially in formats where spell-heavy decks are prevalent. It can be especially beneficial in blue-based decks that can draw cards and manipulate the game state, allowing for timely activation of its trap condition. While there are other counterspells like Force of Will or Cryptic Command that offer versatility, Mindbreak Trap's unique ability to exile multiple spells for free can be invaluable in specific matchups, particularly against combo or spell-centric decks. Overall, it should see play in certain metagames, especially where opponents frequently cast multiple spells in a turn.
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Rules
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For Mindbreak Trap's alternative cost to apply, a single opponent must cast three or more spells. Three opponents each casting a single spell won't work, for example.
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If a spell is exiled, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works on spells that can't be countered.
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Mindbreak Trap's alternative cost condition checks whether an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, not whether those spells have resolved.
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| 2024-09-17 | 818.42 PHP | 1298.90 PHP | 4 |
| 2024-09-23 | 824.51 PHP | 1289.06 PHP | 6 |
| 2024-09-30 | 803.18 PHP | 1233.13 PHP | 1 |
| 2024-10-07 | 838.90 PHP | 1204.97 PHP | 2 |
| 2024-10-14 | 845.83 PHP | 1192.22 PHP | 2 |
| 2024-10-21 | 861.77 PHP | 1187.52 PHP | 6 |
| 2024-10-28 | 814.94 PHP | 1170.72 PHP | 3 |
| 2024-11-06 | 838.33 PHP | 1164.15 PHP | 1 |
| 2024-11-11 | 810.01 PHP | 1167.75 PHP | 2 |
| 2024-11-18 | 820.35 PHP | 1179.88 PHP | 1 |
| 2024-11-25 | 812.32 PHP | 1179.42 PHP | 1 |
| 2024-12-02 | 822.34 PHP | 1209.98 PHP | 3 |
| 2024-12-09 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 2 |
| 2024-12-19 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 2 |
| 2024-12-23 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 3 |
| 2024-12-30 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 7 |
| 2025-01-01 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 5 |
| 2025-01-06 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 5 |
| 2025-01-13 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 0 |
| 2025-01-20 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 6 |
| 2025-01-27 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 2 |
| 2025-02-03 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 1 |
| 2025-02-10 | 836.55 PHP | 1220.91 PHP | 1 |
| 2025-02-18 | 649.43 PHP | 1137.21 PHP | 2 |
| 2025-04-27 | 575.06 PHP | 1016.38 PHP | 1 |
| 2025-04-28 | 541.93 PHP | 964.59 PHP | 1 |
| 2025-05-06 | 516.99 PHP | 948.01 PHP | 0 |
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| 2025-05-19 | 573.60 PHP | 956.56 PHP | 7 |
| 2025-05-28 | 569.74 PHP | 929.10 PHP | 2 |
| 2025-06-03 | 560.15 PHP | 936.60 PHP | 6 |
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| 2025-10-06 | 531.25 PHP | 958.41 PHP | 1 |
| 2025-10-13 | 503.97 PHP | 941.66 PHP | 2 |
| 2025-10-20 | 495.29 PHP | 906.99 PHP | 0 |
| 2025-10-27 | 429.92 PHP | 856.18 PHP | 3 |
| 2025-11-03 | 414.96 PHP | 799.10 PHP | 0 |
| 2025-11-10 | 433.60 PHP | 782.49 PHP | 0 |
| 2025-11-18 | 408.54 PHP | 755.87 PHP | 2 |
| 2025-11-24 | 393.26 PHP | 726.09 PHP | 1 |
| 2025-12-03 | 409.75 PHP | 718.71 PHP | 0 |
| 2025-12-08 | 431.91 PHP | 714.12 PHP | 0 |
| 2025-12-15 | 392.07 PHP | 694.99 PHP | 0 |
| 2025-12-22 | 364.92 PHP | 689.69 PHP | 1 |
| 2025-12-29 | 422.98 PHP | 701.47 PHP | 1 |
| 2026-01-01 | 425.98 PHP | 683.38 PHP | 1 |
| 2026-01-05 | 435.47 PHP | 708.27 PHP | 1 |
| 2026-01-13 | 452.59 PHP | 719.59 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-01-20 | 434.69 PHP | 675.00 PHP | 2 |
| 2026-01-26 | 424.66 PHP | 689.72 PHP | 2 |
| 2026-02-02 | 478.10 PHP | 729.57 PHP | 5 |
| 2026-02-09 | 480.11 PHP | 711.37 PHP | 1 |
| 2026-02-16 | 480.20 PHP | 750.00 PHP | 1 |
| 2026-02-23 | 495.19 PHP | 774.45 PHP | 1 |
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| 2026-03-10 | 455.50 PHP | 815.68 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-03-16 | 508.22 PHP | 880.81 PHP | 2 |
| 2026-04-02 | 524.08 PHP | 934.60 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-04-07 | 536.60 PHP | 773.03 PHP | 1 |
| 2026-04-14 | 504.43 PHP | 606.48 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 497.92 PHP | 937.25 PHP | 6 |
| 2026-04-30 | 500.49 PHP | 951.10 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-05-05 | 515.77 PHP | 981.24 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-05-14 | 524.00 PHP | 989.53 PHP | 2 |
| 2026-05-20 | 535.70 PHP | 1025.16 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-05-25 | 553.30 PHP | 1046.98 PHP | 1 |
| 2026-06-01 | 571.93 PHP | 1043.01 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-06-08 | 569.23 PHP | 1042.02 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-06-15 | 552.57 PHP | 1021.99 PHP | 1 |
| 2026-06-23 | 518.80 PHP | 1016.65 PHP | 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | 523.80 PHP | 989.77 PHP | 2 |
| 2026-07-06 | 538.06 PHP | 933.03 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-07-13 | 539.21 PHP | 853.51 PHP | 0 |
| 2026-07-20 | 569.47 PHP | 864.64 PHP | 3 |
| 2026-07-27 | 563.10 PHP | 863.14 PHP | 0 |
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| 2026-08-17 | 591.95 PHP | 900.88 PHP | 1 |
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| 2026-09-01 | 577.55 PHP | 834.60 PHP | 64 |
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| 2026-09-14 | 577.71 PHP | 831.09 PHP | 31 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mindbreak Trap
What type of card is Mindbreak Trap?
Mindbreak Trap is a Instant — trap card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Mindbreak Trap?
If an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, you may pay {0} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Exile any number of target spells.
What is the price of Mindbreak Trap?
Mindbreak Trap currently starts at ₱ 567.73. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What is the original set of Mindbreak Trap?
Mindbreak Trap was first released in the set Zendikar, illustrated by Christopher Moeller.
What is the legality of Mindbreak Trap?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Mindbreak Trap can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What are the competitive formats of Mindbreak Trap?
Mindbreak Trap sees competitive metagame play in 4 format(s): Vintage, Legacy, Commander, Modern.
What cards are similar to Mindbreak Trap?
Cards similar to Mindbreak Trap include Runeflare Trap. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.