Spy the Shadows with Check for Traps
Check for Traps offers a sharp, tactical edge in black mana decks where knowledge is power and disruption reigns supreme. This sorcery forces your opponent to reveal their hand, granting you the grim privilege of selecting a nonland card to exile—removing threats before they even hit the battlefield. Its nuanced life exchange mechanic rewards precision; if you target an instant or a card with flash, your opponent pays the price with lost life, otherwise the cost falls to you. This subtle risk-reward dynamic fits perfectly in decks that favor controlling the tempo and punishing reactive plays.
In a set steeped in cunning and danger, like Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, Check for Traps shines in synergy with cards that capitalize on exile and hand disruption. Pair it with cards that thrive on opponent’s lost resources or that trigger additional effects when instants are involved. The foil near-mint version adds a gleaming allure to your deck, reflecting the shadowy finesse this card embodies. Whether you’re unraveling combos or safeguarding your battlefield, this cleverly designed sorcery keeps your foes guessing and on edge.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{B}
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Card Type: Sorcery
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Subtypes: —
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. Exile that card. If an instant card or a card with flash is exiled this way, they lose 1 life. Otherwise, you lose 1 life.
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Power / Toughness: —
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