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You've Been Caught Stealing is a common Sorcery from CLB (CLB) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

You've Been Caught Stealing MTG card

You've Been Caught Stealing

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose one — • Threaten the Merchant — Each creature blocks this turn if able. • Bribe the Guards — You create a Treasure token for each opponent who was dealt damage this turn. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 CLB CLB 🎨 Brian Valeza
Bribe the Guards Threaten the Merchant Treasure

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$0.08
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$0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is You've Been Caught Stealing? Basics

You've Been Caught Stealing is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Threaten the Merchant — Each creature blocks this turn if able. • Bribe the Guards — You create a Treasure token for each opponent who was dealt damage this turn. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

How much mana does You've Been Caught Stealing cost to cast? Basics

You've Been Caught Stealing 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.

You've Been Caught Stealing'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.

You've Been Caught Stealing 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.

You've Been Caught Stealing's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Threaten the Merchant — Each creature blocks this turn if able. • Bribe the Guards — You create a Treasure token for each opponent who was dealt damage this turn. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

What is the current price of You've Been Caught Stealing? Pricing

The current market price for You've Been Caught Stealing is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

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

Where can I buy You've Been Caught Stealing? Pricing

You can purchase You've Been Caught Stealing 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.

You've Been Caught Stealing normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.17

Is You've Been Caught Stealing legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for You've Been Caught Stealing in Standard is not available.

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

Is You've Been Caught Stealing legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for You've Been Caught Stealing in Modern is not available.

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

Is You've Been Caught Stealing legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

You've Been Caught Stealing 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 You've Been Caught Stealing legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for You've Been Caught Stealing in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is You've Been Caught Stealing legal in Legacy? Legality

You've Been Caught Stealing is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is You've Been Caught Stealing legal in Vintage? Legality

You've Been Caught Stealing 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 You've Been Caught Stealing legal in Pauper? Legality

You've Been Caught Stealing 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 You've Been Caught Stealing from? Details

This printing of You've Been Caught Stealing is from CLB (CLB), with collector number 211.

You've Been Caught Stealing may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is You've Been Caught Stealing's rarity? Details

You've Been Caught Stealing is a common card in CLB.

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

Who illustrated You've Been Caught Stealing? Details

You've Been Caught Stealing was illustrated by Brian Valeza.

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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