Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Trap Essence is a rare instant from Khans of Tarkir. Currently $0.24 ($0.49 foil).
Released September 2014 as part of Khans of Tarkir (expansion set). Click through to Khans of Tarkir for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trap Essence a good MTG investment?
Trap Essence is a rare from Khans of Tarkir currently at $0.24. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Trap Essence?
Trap Essence from Khans of Tarkir is currently $0.24 for nonfoil and $0.49 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Trap Essence's mana cost?
Trap Essence's mana cost (casting cost) is GUR ({G}{U}{R}). See Trap Essence's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Trap Essence?
At $0.24, Trap Essence is a rare with Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Trap Essence?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Trap Essence good in Commander (EDH)?
Trap Essence is ranked #15284 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Trap Essence legal in?
Trap Essence is tournament-legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Trap Essence
Is Trap Essence going up or down?
At $0.24, daily moves for Trap Essence are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 2.0x premium at $0.49, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Trap Essence worth buying?
Trap Essence is currently priced at $0.24. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Trap Essence reprint risk
Trap Essence can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Trap Essence price history
SpellBook has tracked Trap Essence since its 2014 release in Khans of Tarkir across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #15284 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.