Inferno Trap (ARC #43) is an Uncommon Instant - Trap from the 2010 Magic: The Gathering Archenemy set, featuring a unique cost-reduction mechanic for multiplayer formats.
Inferno Trap
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Archenemy
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Inferno Trap is a distinct card from the 2010 Magic: The Gathering Archenemy set, identified by the set code ARC and card number 43. As an Uncommon Instant - Trap, it offers a strategic alternative to standard spells within the game's framework. The card features a mana cost of {3}{R} but includes a specialized clause allowing players to pay just {R} if they have taken damage from two or more creatures during the turn. This design reflects the chaotic, multi-player dynamics central to the Archenemy experience, where coordinated attacks against a single target are common. The card deals 4 damage to a target creature, providing a powerful removal option when its condition is met. Collectors appreciate this card for its unique gameplay mechanic and its role in defining the Archenemy expansion's identity. Philip Straub's illustration accompanies the text, adding to the visual appeal of this 2010 release. The card's red color identity and Trap subtype make it a recognizable piece for fans of the game's creative card design. For those building a collection of Magic: The Gathering cards, Inferno Trap represents a specific era of product development focused on asymmetric multiplayer experiences.
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Inferno Trap
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Philip Straub
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English
{3}{R}
Instant — Trap
R
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If you've been dealt damage by two or more creatures this turn, you may pay {R} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Inferno Trap deals 4 damage to target creature.
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