Quick Answer

Cavern Harpy is a common Creature — Harpy Beast from PLST (PLST) costing {U}{B}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cavern Harpy MTG card

Cavern Harpy

Creature — Harpy Beast

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, return a blue or black creature you control to its owner's hand. Pay 1 life: Return this creature to its owner's hand.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Daren Bader
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.14
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Cardmarket
€0.50
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cavern Harpy? Basics

Cavern Harpy is a Creature — Harpy Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, return a blue or black creature you control to its owner's hand. Pay 1 life: Return this creature to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Cavern Harpy cost to cast? Basics

Cavern Harpy has a mana cost of {U}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U 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.

Cavern Harpy's mana cost of {U}{B} 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.

Cavern Harpy 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.

Cavern Harpy's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, return a blue or black creature you control to its owner's hand. Pay 1 life: Return this creature to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Cavern Harpy? Pricing

The current market price for Cavern Harpy is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Cavern Harpy? Pricing

You can purchase Cavern Harpy 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.

Is Cavern Harpy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cavern Harpy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cavern Harpy legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cavern Harpy in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cavern Harpy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cavern Harpy 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 Cavern Harpy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cavern Harpy in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cavern Harpy legal in Legacy? Legality

Cavern Harpy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cavern Harpy legal in Vintage? Legality

Cavern Harpy 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 Cavern Harpy legal in Pauper? Legality

Cavern Harpy 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 Cavern Harpy from? Details

This printing of Cavern Harpy is from PLST (PLST), with collector number PLS-97.

Cavern Harpy may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cavern Harpy's rarity? Details

Cavern Harpy is a common card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Cavern Harpy? Details

Cavern Harpy was illustrated by Daren Bader.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Cavern Harpy's power and toughness? Details

Cavern Harpy is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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