Quick Answer

Nemesis Trap is a uncommon Instant — Trap from CMD (CMD) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nemesis Trap MTG card

Nemesis Trap

Instant — Trap

Card Text

If a white creature is attacking, you may pay {B}{B} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Exile target attacking creature. Create a token that's a copy of that creature. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 6.0 CMD CMD 🎨 Ryan Pancoast

Market Prices

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$0.12
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$0.35
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€0.10
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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 Nemesis Trap? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "If a white creature is attacking, you may pay {B}{B} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Exile target attacking creature. Create a token that's a copy of that creature. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Nemesis Trap cost to cast? Basics

Nemesis Trap has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Nemesis Trap's mana cost of {4}{B}{B} 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.

Nemesis Trap has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Nemesis Trap's current oracle text is: "If a white creature is attacking, you may pay {B}{B} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Exile target attacking creature. Create a token that's a copy of that creature. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Nemesis Trap? Pricing

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

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Nemesis Trap? Pricing

You can purchase Nemesis 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 Nemesis Trap legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nemesis Trap in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nemesis Trap legal in Modern? Legality

Nemesis Trap is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nemesis Trap legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nemesis 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 Nemesis Trap legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nemesis Trap in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nemesis Trap legal in Legacy? Legality

Nemesis Trap is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nemesis Trap legal in Vintage? Legality

Nemesis 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 Nemesis Trap legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nemesis 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 Nemesis Trap from? Details

This printing of Nemesis Trap is from CMD (CMD), with collector number 91.

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

What is Nemesis Trap's rarity? Details

Nemesis Trap is a uncommon card in CMD.

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

Who illustrated Nemesis Trap? Details

Nemesis Trap was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast.

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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