Mindbreak Trap (Zendikar #57)

Mindbreak Trap {2}{U}{U}

Instant — Trap

If an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, you may pay {0} rather than pay this spell’s mana cost.

Exile any number of target spells.

“Life is a maze. This is one of its dead ends.”
—Noyan Dar, Tazeem lullmage

Illustrated by Christopher Moeller

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Historic
Modern
Brawl
Legacy
Timeless
Vintage
Pauper
Commander
Penny
Oathbreaker
Notes and Rules Information for Mindbreak Trap:
  • Mindbreak Trap's alternative cost condition checks whether an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, not whether those spells have resolved. (2025-09-19)
  • For Mindbreak Trap's alternative cost to apply, a single opponent must cast three or more spells. Three opponents each casting a single spell won't work, for example. (2025-09-19)
  • If a spell is exiled, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works on spells that can't be countered. (2025-09-19)