Quick Answer

Clay Pigeon is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Bird from UGL (UGL) costing {3}. Current price: $0.38 USD.

Clay Pigeon MTG card

Clay Pigeon

Artifact Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying {1}, Throw this creature into the air at least two feet above your head while seated: If you catch this creature with one hand, prevent all damage a source of your choice would deal to you this turn and tap this creature. Otherwise, sacrifice it.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 UGL UGL 🎨 D. Alexander Gregory
Flying

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clay Pigeon? Basics

Clay Pigeon is a Artifact Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {1}, Throw this creature into the air at least two feet above your head while seated: If you catch this creature with one hand, prevent all damage a source of your choice would deal to you this turn and tap this creature. Otherwise, sacrifice it."

How much mana does Clay Pigeon cost to cast? Basics

Clay Pigeon has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 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.

Clay Pigeon's mana cost of {3} 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.

Clay Pigeon 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.

Clay Pigeon's current oracle text is: "Flying {1}, Throw this creature into the air at least two feet above your head while seated: If you catch this creature with one hand, prevent all damage a source of your choice would deal to you this turn and tap this creature. Otherwise, sacrifice it."

What is the current price of Clay Pigeon? Pricing

The current market price for Clay Pigeon is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.64 EUR.

Where can I buy Clay Pigeon? Pricing

You can purchase Clay Pigeon 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 Clay Pigeon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Clay Pigeon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Clay Pigeon legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Clay Pigeon in Modern is not available.

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

Is Clay Pigeon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Clay Pigeon in Commander is not available.

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

Is Clay Pigeon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Clay Pigeon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Clay Pigeon legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Clay Pigeon in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Clay Pigeon legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Clay Pigeon 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 Clay Pigeon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Clay Pigeon 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 Clay Pigeon from? Details

This printing of Clay Pigeon is from UGL (UGL), with collector number 73.

Clay Pigeon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Clay Pigeon's rarity? Details

Clay Pigeon is a uncommon card in UGL.

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

Who illustrated Clay Pigeon? Details

Clay Pigeon was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.

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

What is Clay Pigeon's power and toughness? Details

Clay Pigeon is a 1/1 creature.

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

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