Chilling Trap
Foundations Jumpstart · #297

Chilling Trap

Chilling Trap is a Common Instant from Foundations Jumpstart (297) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.21 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.21
Cardmarket trend €0.17
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Chilling Trap suits collectors and players working on Foundations Jumpstart 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 Chilling Trap from Foundations Jumpstart?

Chilling Trap is a Instant in Foundations Jumpstart numbered 297. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Chilling Trap (297) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 297 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Chilling Trap worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.21 for Chilling Trap. Low and high spread runs $0.21 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.17; Normal: $0.21. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 297 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetFoundations Jumpstart
Number297
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.21
Cardmarket EUR€0.17
cardmarket $0.17
Normal $0.21

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Chilling Trap?

Chilling Trap is a Common printing in Foundations Jumpstart. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 297 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Chilling Trap?

Chilling Trap lists as Instant. Artist: Johann Bodin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 297 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2024.

Cactaur's take

Chilling Trap (297) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Chilling Trap is catalogued as Common Instant in Foundations Jumpstart, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.21 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.17; Normal: $0.21).
  • Mana cost {U} and type line Instant 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 Chilling Trap from Foundations Jumpstart?

Chilling Trap is a Common Instant from Foundations Jumpstart numbered 297 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Chilling Trap worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.21 for ungraded Chilling Trap. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Chilling Trap?

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

Is Chilling Trap legal in Commander or Standard?

Chilling Trap shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Chilling Trap near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.21. 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.