Quick Answer

The Toymaker's Trap is a rare Enchantment from WHO (WHO) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

The Toymaker's Trap MTG card

The Toymaker's Trap

Enchantment

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, secretly choose a number between 1 and 5 that hasn't been chosen. If you do, an opponent guesses which number you chose, then you reveal the number you chose. If they guessed wrong, they lose life equal to the number they guessed and you draw a card. If they guessed right, sacrifice this enchantment.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Eric Wilkerson

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Toymaker's Trap? Basics

The Toymaker's Trap is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, secretly choose a number between 1 and 5 that hasn't been chosen. If you do, an opponent guesses which number you chose, then you reveal the number you chose. If they guessed wrong, they lose life equal to the number they guessed and you draw a card. If they guessed right, sacrifice this enchantment."

How much mana does The Toymaker's Trap cost to cast? Basics

The Toymaker's Trap has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

The Toymaker's Trap's mana cost of {2}{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.

The Toymaker's Trap has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

The Toymaker's Trap's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your upkeep, secretly choose a number between 1 and 5 that hasn't been chosen. If you do, an opponent guesses which number you chose, then you reveal the number you chose. If they guessed wrong, they lose life equal to the number they guessed and you draw a card. If they guessed right, sacrifice this enchantment."

What is the current price of The Toymaker's Trap? Pricing

The current market price for The Toymaker's Trap is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.57 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy The Toymaker's Trap? Pricing

You can purchase The Toymaker's 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.

The Toymaker's Trap normal: $0.21 | foil: $0.57

Is The Toymaker's Trap legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Toymaker's Trap in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Toymaker's Trap legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Toymaker's Trap in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Toymaker's Trap legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Toymaker's 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 The Toymaker's Trap legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Toymaker's Trap in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Toymaker's Trap legal in Legacy? Legality

The Toymaker's Trap is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Toymaker's Trap legal in Vintage? Legality

The Toymaker's 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 The Toymaker's Trap legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Toymaker's 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 The Toymaker's Trap from? Details

This printing of The Toymaker's Trap is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 375.

The Toymaker's Trap may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Toymaker's Trap's rarity? Details

The Toymaker's Trap is a rare card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated The Toymaker's Trap? Details

The Toymaker's Trap was illustrated by Eric Wilkerson.

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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