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Claim the Firstborn
ELD · Throne of Eldraine #118 · Uncommon · released 2019-10-04
{R}
Sorcery
Gain control of target creature with mana value 3 or less until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn.
"The deal was struck and the favor had been done. And so, under the cover of night, the debt was paid."
—*Tales of the Fae*
Claim the Firstborn is an uncommon red sorcery from Throne of Eldraine (2019). It has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2019 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.20 to $0.56 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.21
USD Foil$0.35
Format legality
Where you can play Claim the Firstborn in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.20 to $0.56 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Throne of Eldraine at $0.20.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throne of Eldraine This page | 118 | Uncommon | $0.20 | $0.35 |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 100 | Uncommon | $0.56 | $0.51 |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 37 | Uncommon | $0.41 | $0.31 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2837 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2019-10-04Claim the Firstborn can target any creature with mana value 3 or less, even one that's untapped or one you already control.
- 2019-10-04If a creature on the battlefield has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.
- 2019-10-04Gaining control of a creature doesn't cause you to gain control of any Auras or Equipment attached to it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Claim the Firstborn legal in Commander?
Yes — Claim the Firstborn is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Claim the Firstborn legal in?
Claim the Firstborn is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Claim the Firstborn been printed?
Claim the Firstborn has been printed 4 times across 3 sets, from 2019 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Claim the Firstborn?
The cheapest printing is Throne of Eldraine (#118) at about $0.20.
Who illustrated Claim the Firstborn?
This printing of Claim the Firstborn was illustrated by Iain McCaig.