Trap
| Name | Trap |
|---|---|
| Type | Combat |
| Description | Only usable before range is determined during the first round of combat. Put this card in play with 3 counters. Each time a card is played this combat, reset the number of counters on this card to 3. During the press step of each round this combat, tSee more |
| Artist | Jeff Rebner, Peter Kim |
| Set | Sabbat Preconstructed #102012 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | Jeff Rebner, Peter Kim |
| Krcg Id | 102012 |
| Legal Since | 1994-08-16 |
| Printed Name | Trap |
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About Trap
Trap, Combat, designed by Jeff Rebner, Peter Kim first released in August 1994 in the set Jyhad and was printed exactly in 10 different ways.
Trap belongs in a combat deck that wins by **staying in combat for several rounds**, especially one using recurring damage such as Carrion Crows. Its free, discipline-free presses can keep that damage coming, and cards played during combat refresh its counters. It is less useful if the opponent can reliably press to end combat or end combat with a strike. Where your vampires have the disciplines, **Aid from Bats** is often a better source of presses for Animalism decks because it also provides a useful strike or maneuver; **Psyche!** is better for Celerity decks specifically trying to overcome strikes that end combat. Trap is worth playing in a deck built to exploit repeated rounds, but it is usually a niche choice rather than a general-purpose combat staple.
Rules
10/08/2026
The provided press is applied before any other press. Another press cannot be used to continue (eg. {Boxed In}, {Talbot's Chainsaw}) if there's already a press to continue. [ANK 20200525-1]
10/08/2026
A minion that cannot play or use presses (eg. {Mukhtar Bey}) can play it and does provide the presses, the minion is not the one pressing. [LSJ 20040521]
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Frequently asked questions about Trap
What type of card is Trap?
Trap is a Combat card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle.
What is the effect of Trap?
Only usable before range is determined during the first round of combat. Put this card in play with 3 counters. Each time a card is played this combat, reset the number of counters on this card to 3. During the press step of each round this combat, this Trap automatically burns 1 counter from itself to provide 1 press to continue combat (either combatant can press to end combat). Burn this card at the end of combat.
What is the original set of Trap?
Trap was first released in the set Jyhad, illustrated by Jeff Rebner, Peter Kim.
What is the legality of Trap?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Trap can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.