Take the Bait
Instant
Rarity
Rare
Mana Cost
Price · Cardmarket trend
€4.07 Cheapest printing: mkc €3.30
Artist
Johan Grenier
Cardmarket trend via Scryfall, as of 10/28/2026. May differ from the actual price.
Oracle Text
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.Rules for this card
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A keyword action that causes a creature to be goaded until a player’s next turn. See rule 701.15, “Goad.”
Rulings (2)
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Wizards of the CoastTake the Bait doesn't give the opponent whose turn it is an additional main phase. They will move directly from the end of combat step of one combat phase to the beginning of combat step of the next one.
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Wizards of the CoastUntapping and goading the attacking creatures won't remove them from combat, even if they're attacking you.
Other Printings
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