Quick Answer

Chicken à la King is a rare Creature — Bird Noble from UGL (UGL) costing {1}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.86 USD.

Chicken à la King MTG card

Chicken à la King

Creature — Bird Noble

Card Text

Whenever a 6 is rolled on a six-sided die, put a +1/+1 counter on each Bird. (You may roll dice only when instructed to.) Tap an untapped Bird you control: Roll a six-sided die. (Like now.)

During the Chicken Revolution, the king managed to keep his head while the others—well, just ran around.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 UGL UGL 🎨 Mark Zug

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicken à la King? Basics

Chicken à la King is a Creature — Bird Noble card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a 6 is rolled on a six-sided die, put a +1/+1 counter on each Bird. (You may roll dice only when instructed to.) Tap an untapped Bird you control: Roll a six-sided die. (Like now.)"

How much mana does Chicken à la King cost to cast? Basics

Chicken à la King has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Chicken à la King's mana cost of {1}{U}{U} 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.

Chicken à la King has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Chicken à la King's current oracle text is: "Whenever a 6 is rolled on a six-sided die, put a +1/+1 counter on each Bird. (You may roll dice only when instructed to.) Tap an untapped Bird you control: Roll a six-sided die. (Like now.)"

What is the current price of Chicken à la King? Pricing

The current market price for Chicken à la King is approximately $0.86 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.87 EUR.

Where can I buy Chicken à la King? Pricing

You can purchase Chicken à la King 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 Chicken à la King legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Chicken à la King in Standard is not available.

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

Is Chicken à la King legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Chicken à la King in Modern is not available.

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

Is Chicken à la King legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Chicken à la King in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Chicken à la King legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Chicken à la King in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Chicken à la King legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Chicken à la King in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Chicken à la King legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Chicken à la King in Vintage is not available.

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 Chicken à la King legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Chicken à la King in Pauper is not available.

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 Chicken à la King from? Details

This printing of Chicken à la King is from UGL (UGL), with collector number 17.

Chicken à la King may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Chicken à la King's rarity? Details

Chicken à la King is a rare card in UGL.

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

Who illustrated Chicken à la King? Details

Chicken à la King was illustrated by Mark Zug.

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

What is Chicken à la King's power and toughness? Details

Chicken à la King is a 2/2 creature.

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

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