Quick Answer

Crookclaw Transmuter is a common Creature — Bird Wizard from CNS (CNS) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crookclaw Transmuter MTG card

Crookclaw Transmuter

Creature — Bird Wizard

Card Text

Flash Flying When this creature enters, switch target creature's power and toughness until end of turn.

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 4.0 CNS CNS 🎨 Ron Spencer
Flash Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.65
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crookclaw Transmuter? Basics

Crookclaw Transmuter is a Creature — Bird Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Flying When this creature enters, switch target creature's power and toughness until end of turn."

How much mana does Crookclaw Transmuter cost to cast? Basics

Crookclaw Transmuter has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Crookclaw Transmuter's mana cost of {3}{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.

Crookclaw Transmuter has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Crookclaw Transmuter's current oracle text is: "Flash Flying When this creature enters, switch target creature's power and toughness until end of turn."

What is the current price of Crookclaw Transmuter? Pricing

The current market price for Crookclaw Transmuter is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.65 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Crookclaw Transmuter? Pricing

You can purchase Crookclaw Transmuter 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.

Crookclaw Transmuter normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.65

Is Crookclaw Transmuter legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crookclaw Transmuter in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crookclaw Transmuter legal in Modern? Legality

Crookclaw Transmuter is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crookclaw Transmuter legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crookclaw Transmuter 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 Crookclaw Transmuter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Crookclaw Transmuter in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Crookclaw Transmuter legal in Legacy? Legality

Crookclaw Transmuter is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crookclaw Transmuter legal in Vintage? Legality

Crookclaw Transmuter 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 Crookclaw Transmuter legal in Pauper? Legality

Crookclaw Transmuter 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 Crookclaw Transmuter from? Details

This printing of Crookclaw Transmuter is from CNS (CNS), with collector number 94.

Crookclaw Transmuter may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crookclaw Transmuter's rarity? Details

Crookclaw Transmuter is a common card in CNS.

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

Who illustrated Crookclaw Transmuter? Details

Crookclaw Transmuter was illustrated by Ron Spencer.

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

What is Crookclaw Transmuter's power and toughness? Details

Crookclaw Transmuter is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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