Quick Answer

Claws of Gix is a special Artifact from TSB (TSB) costing {0}. Current price: $5.69 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Claws of Gix MTG card

Claws of Gix

Artifact

Card Text

{1}, Sacrifice a permanent: You gain 1 life.

When the Brotherhood of Gix dug out the cave of Koilos they found their master's severed hand. They enshrined it, hoping that one day it would point the way to Phyrexia.

Card Stats

special TSB TSB 🎨 Henry G. Higginbotham

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$5.69
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$35.82
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$6.49
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Card Kingdom
$22.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.88
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Cardmarket
€28.55
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claws of Gix? Basics

Claws of Gix is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, Sacrifice a permanent: You gain 1 life."

How much mana does Claws of Gix cost to cast? Basics

Claws of Gix has a mana cost of {0}, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Claws of Gix's mana cost of {0} 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.

Claws of Gix has a mana value of 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.

Claws of Gix's current oracle text is: "{1}, Sacrifice a permanent: You gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Claws of Gix? Pricing

The current market price for Claws of Gix is approximately $5.69 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $35.82 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.88 EUR.

Where can I buy Claws of Gix? Pricing

You can purchase Claws of Gix 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.

Claws of Gix normal: $5.69 | foil: $35.82

Is Claws of Gix legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Claws of Gix in Standard is not available.

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

Is Claws of Gix legal in Modern? Legality

Claws of Gix is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Claws of Gix legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Claws of Gix 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 Claws of Gix legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Claws of Gix in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Claws of Gix legal in Legacy? Legality

Claws of Gix is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Claws of Gix legal in Vintage? Legality

Claws of Gix 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 Claws of Gix legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Claws of Gix 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 Claws of Gix from? Details

This printing of Claws of Gix is from TSB (TSB), with collector number 107.

Claws of Gix may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Claws of Gix's rarity? Details

Claws of Gix is a special card in TSB.

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

Who illustrated Claws of Gix? Details

Claws of Gix was illustrated by Henry G. Higginbotham.

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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