Quick Answer

First Pick is a uncommon Instant from UST (UST) costing {3}{G}. Current price: $0.1 USD.

First Pick MTG card

First Pick

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target artifact or enchantment. Assemble a Contraption. (Put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)

Picking hammers is dangerous, but it's still safer than harvesting saw bushes.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 UST UST 🎨 John Thacker
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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.60
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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€0.44
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Pick? Basics

First Pick is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target artifact or enchantment. Assemble a Contraption. (Put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)"

How much mana does First Pick cost to cast? Basics

First Pick has a mana cost of {3}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

First Pick's mana cost of {3}{G} 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.

First Pick 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.

First Pick's current oracle text is: "Destroy target artifact or enchantment. Assemble a Contraption. (Put the top card of your Contraption deck face up onto one of your sprockets.)"

What is the current price of First Pick? Pricing

The current market price for First Pick is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy First Pick? Pricing

You can purchase First Pick 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.

First Pick normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.6

Is First Pick legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for First Pick in Standard is not available.

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

Is First Pick legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for First Pick in Modern is not available.

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

Is First Pick legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for First Pick in Commander is not available.

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

Is First Pick legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for First Pick in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is First Pick legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for First Pick in Legacy is not available.

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

Is First Pick legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for First Pick 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 First Pick legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for First Pick 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 First Pick from? Details

This printing of First Pick is from UST (UST), with collector number 109.

First Pick may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is First Pick's rarity? Details

First Pick is a uncommon card in UST.

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

Who illustrated First Pick? Details

First Pick was illustrated by John Thacker.

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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