Booby Trap
Booby Trap is a Rare Artifact from Tempest (277) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {6}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.91 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Booby Trap suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Booby Trap from Tempest?
Booby Trap is a Artifact in Tempest numbered 277. Mana cost {6}. Booby Trap (277) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 277 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Booby Trap worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.91 for Booby Trap. Low and high spread runs $0.91 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.57; Normal: $0.91. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 277 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 277 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.91 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.57 |
| cardmarket | $0.57 |
| Normal | $0.91 |
How collectible is Booby Trap?
Booby Trap is a Rare printing in Tempest. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 277 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Booby Trap?
Booby Trap lists as Artifact. Artist: Doug Chaffee. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 277 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Booby Trap (277) from Tempest should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Booby Trap is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.91 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.57; Normal: $0.91).
- Mana cost {6} and type line Artifact 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: Use $0.91 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Booby Trap from Tempest?
Booby Trap is a Rare Artifact from Tempest numbered 277 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Booby Trap worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.91 for ungraded Booby Trap. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Booby Trap?
Booby Trap is catalogued as Rare in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Booby Trap legal in Commander or Standard?
Booby Trap shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Booby Trap near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.91. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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