Whiplash Trap
Planechase · #16

Whiplash Trap

Whiplash Trap is a Common Instant — Trap from Planechase (16) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.32
Cardmarket trend €0.24
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Whiplash Trap suits collectors and players working on Planechase who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Whiplash Trap from Planechase?

Whiplash Trap is a Instant — Trap in Planechase numbered 16. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Whiplash Trap (16) from Planechase should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Planechase. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Whiplash Trap worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.32 for Whiplash Trap. Low and high spread runs $0.32 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.32. This printing is from Planechase. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

SetPlanechase
Number16
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.32
Cardmarket EUR€0.24
cardmarket $0.24
Normal $0.32

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Whiplash Trap?

Whiplash Trap is a Common printing in Planechase. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Planechase. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2009.

What are the key details for Whiplash Trap?

Whiplash Trap lists as Instant — Trap. Artist: Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Planechase. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Whiplash Trap (16) from Planechase should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Whiplash Trap is catalogued as Common Instant — Trap in Planechase, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.32 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.32).
  • Mana cost {3}{U}{U} and type line Instant — Trap help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Whiplash Trap from Planechase?

Whiplash Trap is a Common Instant — Trap from Planechase numbered 16 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Whiplash Trap worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.32 for ungraded Whiplash Trap. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Whiplash Trap?

Whiplash Trap is catalogued as Common in Planechase. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Whiplash Trap legal in Commander or Standard?

Whiplash Trap shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Whiplash Trap near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.32. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.