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Baloth Cage Trap
Price history
Baloth Cage Trap price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.13.
Baloth Cage Trap Price Summary
Baloth Cage Trap's current headline price is $0.13.
Baloth Cage Trap Printings & Prices
Baloth Cage Trap has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Baloth Cage Trap: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #120 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #156 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MM3 #120 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ZEN #156 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ZEN #156 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #120 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MM3 #120 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ZEN #156 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Baloth Cage Trap Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
Baloth Cage Trap is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Baloth Cage Trap Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 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.
- Oct 1, 2009 Effects that increase or reduce the cost to cast a Trap will apply to whichever cost you chose to pay.
- Oct 1, 2009 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Baloth Cage Trap has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM3 #120 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #120 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ZEN #156 | 2009-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ZEN #156 | 2009-10-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
MM3 #120 Baloth Cage Trap in Commander
Baloth Cage Trap is the #22,321 most-played card on EDHREC, down 270 places over the last 30 days.
Baloth Cage Trap FAQ
How much is Baloth Cage Trap worth?
Baloth Cage Trap is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Baloth Cage Trap legal in Commander?
Yes — Baloth Cage Trap is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Baloth Cage Trap been reprinted?
Yes — Baloth Cage Trap has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Baloth Cage Trap cheap?
Baloth Cage Trap trades at about $0.13 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,321 on EDHREC).