MScore: 3.0/10

Baloth Cage Trap

{3} {G} {G}

Instant — Trapuncommon

If an opponent had an artifact enter the battlefield under their control this turn, you may pay {1} {G} rather than pay this spell's mana cost.

Create a 4/4 green Beast creature token.

Illustrated by Austin Hsu · Modern Masters 2017 · #120

Rulings for Baloth Cage Trap

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
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.

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