Quick Answer

Arrow Volley Trap is a uncommon Instant — Trap from DDN (DDN) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Arrow Volley Trap MTG card

Arrow Volley Trap

Instant — Trap

Card Text

If four or more creatures are attacking, you may pay {1}{W} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Arrow Volley Trap deals 5 damage divided as you choose among any number of target attacking creatures.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 DDN DDN 🎨 Steve Argyle

Market Prices

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$0.12
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$0.35
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€0.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arrow Volley Trap? Basics

Arrow Volley Trap is a Instant — Trap card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If four or more creatures are attacking, you may pay {1}{W} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Arrow Volley Trap deals 5 damage divided as you choose among any number of target attacking creatures."

How much mana does Arrow Volley Trap cost to cast? Basics

Arrow Volley Trap has a mana cost of {3}{W}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Arrow Volley Trap's mana cost of {3}{W}{W} 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.

Arrow Volley Trap has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Arrow Volley Trap's current oracle text is: "If four or more creatures are attacking, you may pay {1}{W} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Arrow Volley Trap deals 5 damage divided as you choose among any number of target attacking creatures."

What is the current price of Arrow Volley Trap? Pricing

The current market price for Arrow Volley Trap is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Arrow Volley Trap? Pricing

You can purchase Arrow Volley 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.

Is Arrow Volley Trap legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arrow Volley Trap in Standard is not available.

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

Is Arrow Volley Trap legal in Modern? Legality

Arrow Volley Trap is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Arrow Volley Trap legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Arrow Volley 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 Arrow Volley Trap legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Arrow Volley Trap in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Arrow Volley Trap legal in Legacy? Legality

Arrow Volley Trap is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Arrow Volley Trap legal in Vintage? Legality

Arrow Volley 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 Arrow Volley Trap legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arrow Volley Trap in Pauper is not available.

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 Arrow Volley Trap from? Details

This printing of Arrow Volley Trap is from DDN (DDN), with collector number 71.

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

What is Arrow Volley Trap's rarity? Details

Arrow Volley Trap is a uncommon card in DDN.

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

Who illustrated Arrow Volley Trap? Details

Arrow Volley Trap was illustrated by Steve Argyle.

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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