Quick Answer

Knife is a uncommon Artifact — Clue Equipment from CLU (CLU) costing {R}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Knife MTG card

Knife

Artifact — Clue Equipment

Card Text

During your turn, equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has first strike. {2}, Sacrifice this Equipment: Draw a card. Equip {2}

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 CLU CLU 🎨 Clint Lockwood
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Market Prices

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$0.13
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$0.35
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€0.14
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knife? Basics

Knife is a Artifact — Clue Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "During your turn, equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has first strike. {2}, Sacrifice this Equipment: Draw a card. Equip {2}"

How much mana does Knife cost to cast? Basics

Knife has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 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.

Knife's mana cost of {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.

Knife has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Knife's current oracle text is: "During your turn, equipped creature gets +1/+0 and has first strike. {2}, Sacrifice this Equipment: Draw a card. Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Knife? Pricing

The current market price for Knife is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Knife? Pricing

You can purchase Knife 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.

Is Knife legal in Standard? Legality

Knife is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Knife legal in Modern? Legality

Knife is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Knife legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Knife 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 Knife legal in Pioneer? Legality

Knife is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Knife legal in Legacy? Legality

Knife is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Knife legal in Vintage? Legality

Knife 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 Knife legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Knife in Pauper is not available.

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 Knife from? Details

This printing of Knife is from CLU (CLU), with collector number 10.

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

What is Knife's rarity? Details

Knife is a uncommon card in CLU.

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

Who illustrated Knife? Details

Knife was illustrated by Clint Lockwood.

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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