Needlebite Trap {5}{B}{B}
Instant — Trap
If an opponent gained life this turn, you may pay {B} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Target player loses 5 life and you gain 5 life.
Prints (9)
| Set | # | Rarity | Finishes | USD | Foil USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendikar (ZEN) | 105 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Zendikar (ZEN) | 105 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Zendikar (ZEN) | 105 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Zendikar (ZEN) | 105 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | $0.24 | $4.04 |
| Zendikar (ZEN) | 105 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Zendikar (ZEN) | 105 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Zendikar (ZEN) | 105 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Zendikar (ZEN) | 105 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
| Zendikar (ZEN) | 105 | uncommon | nonfoil, foil | — | — |
Rulings
- 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.
- 2009-10-01 Needlebite Trap's alternative cost condition checks only whether life was gained. It doesn't care whether life was also lost. For example, if an opponent gained 4 life and lost 6 life during the turn, that player will have a lower life total than they started the turn with — but you can still cast Needlebite Trap by paying {B}.
- 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 Effects that increase or reduce the cost to cast a Trap will apply to whichever cost you chose to pay.