Quick Answer

Frost Bite is a common Snow Instant from KHM (KHM) costing {R}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Frost Bite MTG card

Frost Bite

Snow Instant

Card Text

Frost Bite deals 2 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If you control three or more snow permanents, it deals 3 damage instead.

"Don't wander far—it's a bit nippy out there!" —Leidurr, expedition leader

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 KHM KHM 🎨 Caio Monteiro

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.14
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.09
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 Frost Bite? Basics

Frost Bite is a Snow Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Frost Bite deals 2 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If you control three or more snow permanents, it deals 3 damage instead."

How much mana does Frost Bite cost to cast? Basics

Frost Bite 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.

Frost Bite'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.

Frost Bite 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.

Frost Bite's current oracle text is: "Frost Bite deals 2 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If you control three or more snow permanents, it deals 3 damage instead."

What is the current price of Frost Bite? Pricing

The current market price for Frost Bite is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Frost Bite? Pricing

You can purchase Frost Bite 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.

Frost Bite normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.14

Is Frost Bite legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Frost Bite in Standard is not available.

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

Is Frost Bite legal in Modern? Legality

Frost Bite is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Frost Bite legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Frost Bite 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 Frost Bite legal in Pioneer? Legality

Frost Bite is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Frost Bite legal in Legacy? Legality

Frost Bite is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Frost Bite legal in Vintage? Legality

Frost Bite 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 Frost Bite legal in Pauper? Legality

Frost Bite 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 Frost Bite from? Details

This printing of Frost Bite is from KHM (KHM), with collector number 138.

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

What is Frost Bite's rarity? Details

Frost Bite is a common card in KHM.

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

Who illustrated Frost Bite? Details

Frost Bite was illustrated by Caio Monteiro.

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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