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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.
Sep 19, 2025 · Mindbreak Trap's alternative cost condition checks whether an opponent cast three or more spells this turn, not whether those spells have resolved.
Sep 19, 2025 · 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.
Sep 19, 2025 · 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.
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 17 |
| Countervine | Vintage | 100% | 3–4× | 15 |
| Lurrus Doomsday | Vintage | 100% | 1–2× | 7 |
| Thrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 7 |
| Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 6 |
| Sisay, Weatherlight Captain | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 6 |
| Vivi Ornitier | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 6 |
| Eldrazi | Vintage | 100% | 1–2× | 4 |