Quick Answer

Charge of the Mites is a common Instant from ONE (ONE) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Charge of the Mites MTG card

Charge of the Mites

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Card Text

Choose one — • Charge of the Mites deals damage equal to the number of creatures you control to target creature or planeswalker. • Create two 1/1 colorless Phyrexian Mite artifact creature tokens with toxic 1 and "This token can't block." (Players dealt combat damage by them also get a poison counter.)

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 ONE ONE 🎨 Vladimir Krisetskiy

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$0.05
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$0.18
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charge of the Mites? Basics

Charge of the Mites is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Charge of the Mites deals damage equal to the number of creatures you control to target creature or planeswalker. • Create two 1/1 colorless Phyrexian Mite artifact creature tokens with toxic 1 and "This token can't block." (Players dealt combat damage by them also get a poison counter.)"

How much mana does Charge of the Mites cost to cast? Basics

Charge of the Mites has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Charge of the Mites's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Charge of the Mites has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Charge of the Mites's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Charge of the Mites deals damage equal to the number of creatures you control to target creature or planeswalker. • Create two 1/1 colorless Phyrexian Mite artifact creature tokens with toxic 1 and "This token can't block." (Players dealt combat damage by them also get a poison counter.)"

What is the current price of Charge of the Mites? Pricing

The current market price for Charge of the Mites is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Charge of the Mites? Pricing

You can purchase Charge of the Mites 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.

Charge of the Mites normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.18

Is Charge of the Mites legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Charge of the Mites in Standard is not available.

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

Is Charge of the Mites legal in Modern? Legality

Charge of the Mites is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Charge of the Mites legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Charge of the Mites 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 Charge of the Mites legal in Pioneer? Legality

Charge of the Mites is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Charge of the Mites legal in Legacy? Legality

Charge of the Mites is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Charge of the Mites legal in Vintage? Legality

Charge of the Mites 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 Charge of the Mites legal in Pauper? Legality

Charge of the Mites 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 Charge of the Mites from? Details

This printing of Charge of the Mites is from ONE (ONE), with collector number 6.

Charge of the Mites may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Charge of the Mites's rarity? Details

Charge of the Mites is a common card in ONE.

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

Who illustrated Charge of the Mites? Details

Charge of the Mites was illustrated by Vladimir Krisetskiy.

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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