Quick Answer

Lay Claim is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from AKH (AKH) costing {5}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Lay Claim MTG card

Lay Claim

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant permanent You control enchanted permanent. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Initiates need worry only about the trials. Everything else is in the hands of the gods.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 7.0 AKH AKH 🎨 Chris Rallis
Cycling Enchant

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.45
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.30
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lay Claim? Basics

Lay Claim is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant permanent You control enchanted permanent. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

How much mana does Lay Claim cost to cast? Basics

Lay Claim has a mana cost of {5}{U}{U}, which equals 7.0 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.

Lay Claim's mana cost of {5}{U}{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.

Lay Claim has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Lay Claim's current oracle text is: "Enchant permanent You control enchanted permanent. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)"

What is the current price of Lay Claim? Pricing

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

A foil copy costs approximately $0.45 USD.

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

Where can I buy Lay Claim? Pricing

You can purchase Lay Claim 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.

Lay Claim normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.45

Is Lay Claim legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Lay Claim in Standard is not available.

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

Is Lay Claim legal in Modern? Legality

Lay Claim is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Lay Claim legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lay Claim 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 Lay Claim legal in Pioneer? Legality

Lay Claim is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Lay Claim legal in Legacy? Legality

Lay Claim is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lay Claim legal in Vintage? Legality

Lay Claim 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 Lay Claim legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Lay Claim 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 Lay Claim from? Details

This printing of Lay Claim is from AKH (AKH), with collector number 61.

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

What is Lay Claim's rarity? Details

Lay Claim is a uncommon card in AKH.

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

Who illustrated Lay Claim? Details

Lay Claim was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

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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