Quick Answer

Entrapment Maneuver is a rare Instant from 40K (40K) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Commander.

Entrapment Maneuver MTG card

Entrapment Maneuver

Instant

Card Text

Target player sacrifices an attacking creature of their choice. You create X 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens, where X is that creature's toughness.

"Now!"

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 40K 40K 🎨 Nikola Matkovic

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.28
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.22
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Cardmarket
€0.89
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Entrapment Maneuver? Basics

Entrapment Maneuver is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player sacrifices an attacking creature of their choice. You create X 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens, where X is that creature's toughness."

How much mana does Entrapment Maneuver cost to cast? Basics

Entrapment Maneuver has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Entrapment Maneuver's mana cost of {3}{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.

Entrapment Maneuver has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Entrapment Maneuver's current oracle text is: "Target player sacrifices an attacking creature of their choice. You create X 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens, where X is that creature's toughness."

What is the current price of Entrapment Maneuver? Pricing

The current market price for Entrapment Maneuver is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Entrapment Maneuver? Pricing

You can purchase Entrapment Maneuver 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 Entrapment Maneuver legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Entrapment Maneuver in Standard is not available.

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

Is Entrapment Maneuver legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Entrapment Maneuver in Modern is not available.

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

Is Entrapment Maneuver legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Entrapment Maneuver 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 Entrapment Maneuver legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Entrapment Maneuver in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Entrapment Maneuver legal in Legacy? Legality

Entrapment Maneuver is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Entrapment Maneuver legal in Vintage? Legality

Entrapment Maneuver 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 Entrapment Maneuver legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Entrapment Maneuver 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 Entrapment Maneuver from? Details

This printing of Entrapment Maneuver is from 40K (40K), with collector number 185.

Entrapment Maneuver may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Entrapment Maneuver's rarity? Details

Entrapment Maneuver is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Entrapment Maneuver? Details

Entrapment Maneuver was illustrated by Nikola Matkovic.

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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