Quick Answer

Trapjaw Kelpie is a common Creature — Beast from EVE (EVE) costing {4}{G/U}{G/U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Trapjaw Kelpie MTG card

Trapjaw Kelpie

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Flash Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)

Travelers in these waters leave a bit of themselves behind.

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 6.0 EVE EVE 🎨 Lars Grant-West
Flash Persist

Market Prices

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$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.34
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trapjaw Kelpie? Basics

Trapjaw Kelpie is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)"

How much mana does Trapjaw Kelpie cost to cast? Basics

Trapjaw Kelpie has a mana cost of {4}{G/U}{G/U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Trapjaw Kelpie's mana cost of {4}{G/U}{G/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.

Trapjaw Kelpie 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.

Trapjaw Kelpie's current oracle text is: "Flash Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Trapjaw Kelpie? Pricing

The current market price for Trapjaw Kelpie is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.34 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Trapjaw Kelpie? Pricing

You can purchase Trapjaw Kelpie 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.

Trapjaw Kelpie normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.34

Is Trapjaw Kelpie legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Trapjaw Kelpie in Standard is not available.

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

Is Trapjaw Kelpie legal in Modern? Legality

Trapjaw Kelpie is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Trapjaw Kelpie legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Trapjaw Kelpie 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 Trapjaw Kelpie legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Trapjaw Kelpie in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Trapjaw Kelpie legal in Legacy? Legality

Trapjaw Kelpie is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Trapjaw Kelpie legal in Vintage? Legality

Trapjaw Kelpie 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 Trapjaw Kelpie legal in Pauper? Legality

Trapjaw Kelpie is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Trapjaw Kelpie from? Details

This printing of Trapjaw Kelpie is from EVE (EVE), with collector number 164.

Trapjaw Kelpie may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Trapjaw Kelpie's rarity? Details

Trapjaw Kelpie is a common card in EVE.

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

Who illustrated Trapjaw Kelpie? Details

Trapjaw Kelpie was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.

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

What is Trapjaw Kelpie's power and toughness? Details

Trapjaw Kelpie is a 3/3 creature.

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

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