Magic: The Gathering

Take the Bait

Murders at Karlov Manor Commander 43 • rare

Set: Murders at Karlov Manor Commander
Collector number: 43
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red · White
Artist: Johan Grenier
Market price: $4.72

Add this to your collection →Add to wishlist Buy this card on eBay

$4.72est. via TCGplayer

104,743cards tracked

1other printing of this card

Market

What it's worth

$4.72market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$4.35 – $5.23 over the tracked period

Estimate for a typical copy of Take the Bait; condition, printing, and grading move the real number.

Lore

Why it matters

Pi hasn't written about this card yet.

Card face

What it does

Cast this spell only during combat on an opponent's turn.

Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to you and planeswalkers you control this turn. Untap all attacking creatures and goad them. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.

Buy

Where to find one

Search for Take the Bait on the marketplaces collectors use.

Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.

Provenance

Where it came from

Take the Bait was released in 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set draws heavy inspiration from classic noir and murder mystery tropes, focusing on investigation and intrigue within the plane of Ravnica. The card was designed to mechanically reflect the set's central themes of deception and redirection, functioning as a Goad card that forces opponents to attack one another, effectively pulling them into a trap.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Alayna Danner, who has a long-standing history of contributing lush, atmospheric art to the game. Danner focused on the visual tension of the act, utilizing the moody lighting and architectural style iconic to the cityscape of Ravnica. Upon its release, the card was received positively by Commander players for its efficient mana cost and its ability to act as a political tool in multiplayer games, where shifting aggression is a primary strategic element.

Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion

Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Take the BaitMurders at Karlov Manor Commander · #353 · rare · 2024$5.54

Collectors

Who's collecting this

Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.

Nobody public has added this card yet — be the first.

About

About Take the Bait

Take the Bait is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Murders at Karlov Manor Commander 43 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

How many collectors track Take the Bait on collecto.rs?

Take the Bait doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.

Can I track my own copy of Take the Bait?

Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.

Where does the Take the Bait catalog entry come from?

The catalog entry for Take the Bait is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.