MScore: 2.1/10

Lethargy Trap

{3} {U}

Instant — Trapcommon

If three or more creatures are attacking, you may pay {U} rather than pay this spell's mana cost.

Attacking creatures get -3/-0 until end of turn.

Suddenly, Zurdi didn't care about treasure, glory, food . . . or the drakes circling above.

Illustrated by Anthony Francisco · Zendikar · #51

Rulings for Lethargy 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.

Format Legality

Duellegal

Brawlnot legal

Pennylegal

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