Wanderbrine Trapper
Creature — Merfolk Scout
, 
, Tap another untapped creature you control: Tap target creature an opponent controls.
- CMC
- 1
- Mana cost
- Color identity
- W
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Set
- Lorwyn Eclipsed
- Price
- $0.15
- EDHREC rank
- #20752
Wanderbrine Trapper enters and taps up to two target creatures, effectively blanking two blockers or attackers for a turn at instant speed when you flash it in. Five mana for a 3/3 with a one-time tap effect is a steep ask — you're paying a lot for the ambush angle, and the body doesn't justify the cost on its own.
Format Analysis
Where it lives, where it can’t
| Format | Verdict |
|---|---|
| commander | legal |
| legacy | legal |
| modern | legal |
| pioneer | legal |
| standard | legal |
| vintage | legal |
| pauper | not legal |
| oathbreaker | legal |
In Commander, Wanderbrine Trapper fits narrowest in tempo or combat-centric blue decks that want flash threats to disrupt attacks or push through for lethal — the two-tap effect can be decisive when you need to neutralize two blockers on the turn you swing for the win. Outside of that specific moment, five mana for a non-repeatable effect is hard to justify in a format where card slots are precious. In 60-card formats like Modern and Pioneer, Wanderbrine Trapper doesn't clear the bar — better flash creatures and more efficient tap effects exist at lower costs. Standard is its most forgiving home if the limited card pool happens to make flash and creature-tapping matter in an aggressive tempo shell.
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Price Context
Current price
$0.15 bulk tier
At $0.15, Wanderbrine Trapper sits firmly in bulk territory — easy to acquire, but the price reflects its narrow application rather than hidden demand. Don't expect the value to move; this is a card you pick up for a specific deck role, not one that appreciates.
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Updated . Data from Scryfall, EDHREC, and Commander Spellbook.