Quick Answer

Claim the Firstborn is a uncommon Sorcery from ELD (ELD) costing {R}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Claim the Firstborn MTG card

Claim the Firstborn

Sorcery

Card Text

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*

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 ELD ELD 🎨 Iain McCaig

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.31
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claim the Firstborn? Basics

Claim the Firstborn is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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."

How much mana does Claim the Firstborn cost to cast? Basics

Claim the Firstborn 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.

Claim the Firstborn'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.

Claim the Firstborn 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.

Claim the Firstborn's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Claim the Firstborn? Pricing

The current market price for Claim the Firstborn is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Claim the Firstborn? Pricing

You can purchase Claim the Firstborn 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.

Claim the Firstborn normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.29

Is Claim the Firstborn legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Claim the Firstborn in Standard is not available.

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

Is Claim the Firstborn legal in Modern? Legality

Claim the Firstborn is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Claim the Firstborn legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Claim the Firstborn 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 Claim the Firstborn legal in Pioneer? Legality

Claim the Firstborn is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Claim the Firstborn legal in Legacy? Legality

Claim the Firstborn is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Claim the Firstborn legal in Vintage? Legality

Claim the Firstborn 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 Claim the Firstborn legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Claim the Firstborn 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 Claim the Firstborn from? Details

This printing of Claim the Firstborn is from ELD (ELD), with collector number 118.

Claim the Firstborn may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Claim the Firstborn's rarity? Details

Claim the Firstborn is a uncommon card in ELD.

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

Who illustrated Claim the Firstborn? Details

Claim the Firstborn was illustrated by Iain McCaig.

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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