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Whiplash Trap

Whiplash Trap {3}{U}{U}

Instant — Trap

If an opponent had two or more creatures enter the battlefield under their control this turn, you may pay {U} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Return two target creatures to their owners' hands.

Prints (21)

Set#RarityFinishesUSDFoil USD
Commander 2020 (C20) 127 common nonfoil $0.18 —
Commander 2020 (C20) 127 common nonfoil — —
Commander 2020 (C20) 127 common nonfoil — —
Commander 2020 (C20) 127 common nonfoil — —
Commander 2020 (C20) 127 common nonfoil — —
Commander 2020 (C20) 127 common nonfoil — —
Commander 2020 (C20) 127 common nonfoil — —
Commander 2020 (C20) 127 common nonfoil — —
The List (PLST) DDN-70 common nonfoil $0.16 —
Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning (DDN) 70 common nonfoil — —
Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning (DDN) 70 common nonfoil $0.28 —
Zendikar (ZEN) 77 common nonfoil, foil $0.14 $0.45
Zendikar (ZEN) 77 common nonfoil, foil — —
Zendikar (ZEN) 77 common nonfoil, foil — —
Zendikar (ZEN) 77 common nonfoil, foil — —
Zendikar (ZEN) 77 common nonfoil, foil — —
Zendikar (ZEN) 77 common nonfoil, foil — —
Zendikar (ZEN) 77 common nonfoil, foil — —
Zendikar (ZEN) 77 common nonfoil, foil — —
Zendikar (ZEN) 77 common nonfoil, foil — —
Planechase (HOP) 16 common nonfoil $0.28 —

Rulings

  • 2009-10-01 You must target two creatures as you cast Whiplash Trap. If you can't (because just one creature is on the battlefield, perhaps), you can't cast the spell.
  • 2009-10-01 Effects that increase or reduce the cost to cast a Trap will apply to whichever cost you chose to pay.
  • 2009-10-01 You can target any two creatures, not just ones that entered this turn.
  • 2009-10-01 Casting a Trap by paying its alternative cost doesn't change its mana cost or mana value. The only difference is the cost you actually pay.
  • 2009-10-01 You may ignore a Trap's alternative cost condition and simply cast it for its normal mana cost. This is true even if its alternative cost condition has been met.