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Trap Essence #209 Price
Trap Essence (#209, Rare) from Prerelease Cards is worth $1.17 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.65.
- Near Mint · TCGplayer
- $1.17
- Near Mint · Cardmarket
- €0.65
- 30-day change
- 0.0%
- Printings
- 1
Trap Essence prices by printing
Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.
| Printing | TCGplayer (USD) | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Foil | $1.17 | €0.65 |
TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.
Trap Essence price history
Near Mint Foil on TCGplayer, last 30 days.
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Card details
- Set
- Prerelease Cards
- Card number
- 209
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Raymond Swanland
- Type line
- Instant
- Rules text
- Counter target creature spell. Put two +1/+1 counters on up to one target creature.
- Flavor text
- "Meat sustains the body. The spirit requires different sustenance."
—Arel the Whisperer
Trap Essence: common questions
How much is Trap Essence #209 worth?
Trap Essence (#209, Rare) from Prerelease Cards is worth $1.17 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.65.
What set is Trap Essence from?
Trap Essence is card 209 in Prerelease Cards. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Raymond Swanland.
Is Trap Essence going up in price?
Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $1.17 (September 5, 2026) to $1.17 (October 3, 2026), a change of 0.0%. The 30-day low was $1.17 and the high $1.25.
How do I check what my Trap Essence is worth?
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