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Candletrap is a white Enchantment Aura card from the 2022 Innistrad: Double Feature expansion, featuring Coven mechanics for defensive strategies.

Candletrap

2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad: Double Feature

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Description

Candletrap, numbered 9 in the 2022 Innistrad: Double Feature set, serves as a foundational white mana card for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. This Common rarity Enchantment — Aura focuses on defensive control, offering a versatile tool for players looking to protect their board presence. The card allows you to enchant a creature, granting it the defender ability and preventing all combat damage it would deal. This unique combination makes it a strategic choice for slowing down aggressive decks or protecting key units during critical turns. The card introduces the Coven mechanic, adding a layer of tactical depth. By sacrificing Candletrap, players can exile the enchanted creature, but this powerful effect is only available if you control three or more creatures with different powers. This requirement encourages deck builders to diversify their creature lineup, ensuring that the card's potential is fully realized in gameplay. The design and mechanics reflect the intricate strategy that defines Magic: The Gathering, appealing to both casual and competitive collectors. For collectors, this card represents a piece of the Innistrad: Double Feature expansion, which brought beloved mechanics back to the game. Manuel Castañón's artwork brings the card to life, capturing the essence of the Innistrad world. Whether you are building a deck around defensive strategies or adding to your collection of Magic: The Gathering cards, Candletrap offers both functional utility and collectible value. Its straightforward mana cost of one white mana ensures accessibility, making it a staple in many white-based decks.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2022

Series

Innistrad: Double Feature

Card Number

#9

Featured Subject

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Featured

Candletrap

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Manuel Castañón

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{W}

Type

Enchantment — Aura

Color

W

Card Text

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Enchant creature Enchanted creature has defender. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by enchanted creature. Coven — {2}{W}, Sacrifice this Aura: Exile enchanted creature. Activate only if you control three or more creatures with different powers.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Coven mechanic do on Candletrap?

The Coven mechanic allows you to sacrifice Candletrap to exile the enchanted creature, but only if you control three or more creatures with different powers. This adds a strategic layer, rewarding diverse creature lineups.

Is Candletrap a good card for defensive decks?

Yes, Candletrap is effective for defensive strategies. It grants the defender ability and prevents the enchanted creature from dealing combat damage, making it useful for protecting key units or controlling the board.

What set is Candletrap from?

Candletrap is from the Innistrad: Double Feature set, released in 2022. It is numbered 9 and is a Common rarity Enchantment — Aura in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

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