Quick Answer

Trap Digger is a rare Creature — Human Soldier from SCG (SCG) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.4 USD. Legal in Commander.

Trap Digger MTG card

Trap Digger

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

{2}{W}, {T}: Put a trap counter on target land you control. Sacrifice a land with a trap counter on it: This creature deals 3 damage to target attacking creature without flying.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 4.0 SCG SCG 🎨 Christopher Moeller

Market Prices

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$0.40
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TCGPlayer
$2.00
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$2.99
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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€0.99
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trap Digger? Basics

Trap Digger is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}{W}, {T}: Put a trap counter on target land you control. Sacrifice a land with a trap counter on it: This creature deals 3 damage to target attacking creature without flying."

How much mana does Trap Digger cost to cast? Basics

Trap Digger 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.

Trap Digger'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.

Trap Digger 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.

Trap Digger's current oracle text is: "{2}{W}, {T}: Put a trap counter on target land you control. Sacrifice a land with a trap counter on it: This creature deals 3 damage to target attacking creature without flying."

What is the current price of Trap Digger? Pricing

The current market price for Trap Digger is approximately $0.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Trap Digger? Pricing

You can purchase Trap Digger 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.

Trap Digger normal: $0.4 | foil: $2.0

Is Trap Digger legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Trap Digger legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Trap Digger in Modern is not available.

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

Is Trap Digger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Trap Digger 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 Trap Digger legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Trap Digger legal in Legacy? Legality

Trap Digger is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Trap Digger legal in Vintage? Legality

Trap Digger 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 Trap Digger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Trap Digger 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 Trap Digger from? Details

This printing of Trap Digger is from SCG (SCG), with collector number 24.

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

What is Trap Digger's rarity? Details

Trap Digger is a rare card in SCG.

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

Who illustrated Trap Digger? Details

Trap Digger was illustrated by Christopher Moeller.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Trap Digger's power and toughness? Details

Trap Digger is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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