Quick Answer

Innocent Bystander is a common Creature — Goblin Citizen from MKM (MKM) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Innocent Bystander MTG card

Innocent Bystander

Creature — Goblin Citizen

Card Text

Whenever this creature is dealt 3 or more damage, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

"Whoops, this isn't my street! Don't mind me! I'll just be on my way while you enjoy your . . . very sharp knives."

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Warren Mahy
Investigate

Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.02
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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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€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 Innocent Bystander? Basics

Innocent Bystander is a Creature — Goblin Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature is dealt 3 or more damage, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

How much mana does Innocent Bystander cost to cast? Basics

Innocent Bystander has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Innocent Bystander's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Innocent Bystander has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Innocent Bystander's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature is dealt 3 or more damage, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")"

What is the current price of Innocent Bystander? Pricing

The current market price for Innocent Bystander is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.02 USD.

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

Where can I buy Innocent Bystander? Pricing

You can purchase Innocent Bystander 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.

Innocent Bystander normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.02

Is Innocent Bystander legal in Standard? Legality

Innocent Bystander is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Innocent Bystander legal in Modern? Legality

Innocent Bystander is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Innocent Bystander legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Innocent Bystander 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 Innocent Bystander legal in Pioneer? Legality

Innocent Bystander is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Innocent Bystander legal in Legacy? Legality

Innocent Bystander is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Innocent Bystander legal in Vintage? Legality

Innocent Bystander 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 Innocent Bystander legal in Pauper? Legality

Innocent Bystander 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 Innocent Bystander from? Details

This printing of Innocent Bystander is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 133.

Innocent Bystander may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Innocent Bystander's rarity? Details

Innocent Bystander 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 Innocent Bystander? Details

Innocent Bystander was illustrated by Warren Mahy.

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

What is Innocent Bystander's power and toughness? Details

Innocent Bystander is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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