Quick Answer

Bite Down on Crime is a common Sorcery from MKM (MKM) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Bite Down on Crime MTG card

Bite Down on Crime

Sorcery

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may collect evidence 6. This spell costs {2} less to cast if evidence was collected. (To collect evidence 6, exile cards with total mana value 6 or greater from your graveyard.) Target creature you control gets +2/+0 until end of turn. It deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Mike Bierek
Collect evidence

Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.05
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bite Down on Crime? Basics

Bite Down on Crime is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may collect evidence 6. This spell costs {2} less to cast if evidence was collected. (To collect evidence 6, exile cards with total mana value 6 or greater from your graveyard.) Target creature you control gets +2/+0 until end of turn. It deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control."

How much mana does Bite Down on Crime cost to cast? Basics

Bite Down on Crime has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Bite Down on Crime's mana cost of {3}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Bite Down on Crime has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Bite Down on Crime's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may collect evidence 6. This spell costs {2} less to cast if evidence was collected. (To collect evidence 6, exile cards with total mana value 6 or greater from your graveyard.) Target creature you control gets +2/+0 until end of turn. It deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control."

What is the current price of Bite Down on Crime? Pricing

The current market price for Bite Down on Crime is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.05 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Bite Down on Crime? Pricing

You can purchase Bite Down on Crime from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Bite Down on Crime normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.05

Is Bite Down on Crime legal in Standard? Legality

Bite Down on Crime is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Bite Down on Crime legal in Modern? Legality

Bite Down on Crime is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Bite Down on Crime legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bite Down on Crime is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Bite Down on Crime legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bite Down on Crime is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Bite Down on Crime legal in Legacy? Legality

Bite Down on Crime is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Bite Down on Crime legal in Vintage? Legality

Bite Down on Crime is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Bite Down on Crime legal in Pauper? Legality

Bite Down on Crime is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Bite Down on Crime from? Details

This printing of Bite Down on Crime is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 154.

Bite Down on Crime may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bite Down on Crime's rarity? Details

Bite Down on Crime is a common card in MKM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Bite Down on Crime? Details

Bite Down on Crime was illustrated by Mike Bierek.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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