Quick Answer

Trap the Trespassers is a rare Instant from LTC (LTC) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Trap the Trespassers MTG card

Trap the Trespassers

Instant

Card Text

Secret council — Each player secretly votes for a creature you don't control, then those votes are revealed. For each creature with one or more votes, put that many stun counters on it, then tap it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 LTC LTC 🎨 Tatiana Kirgetova
Secret council

Market Prices

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$0.13
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€0.24
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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trap the Trespassers? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Secret council — Each player secretly votes for a creature you don't control, then those votes are revealed. For each creature with one or more votes, put that many stun counters on it, then tap it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)"

How much mana does Trap the Trespassers cost to cast? Basics

Trap the Trespassers has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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 the Trespassers's mana cost of {2}{U} 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 the Trespassers 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.

Trap the Trespassers's current oracle text is: "Secret council — Each player secretly votes for a creature you don't control, then those votes are revealed. For each creature with one or more votes, put that many stun counters on it, then tap it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)"

What is the current price of Trap the Trespassers? Pricing

The current market price for Trap the Trespassers is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Trap the Trespassers? Pricing

You can purchase Trap the Trespassers 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 Trap the Trespassers legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Trap the Trespassers in Standard is not available.

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

Is Trap the Trespassers legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Trap the Trespassers in Modern is not available.

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

Is Trap the Trespassers legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Trap the Trespassers 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 the Trespassers legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Trap the Trespassers in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Trap the Trespassers legal in Legacy? Legality

Trap the Trespassers is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Trap the Trespassers legal in Vintage? Legality

Trap the Trespassers 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 the Trespassers legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Trap the Trespassers 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 the Trespassers from? Details

This printing of Trap the Trespassers is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 25.

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

What is Trap the Trespassers's rarity? Details

Trap the Trespassers is a rare card in LTC.

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

Who illustrated Trap the Trespassers? Details

Trap the Trespassers was illustrated by Tatiana Kirgetova.

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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