Quick Answer

Loyal Gyrfalcon is a uncommon Creature — Bird from EVE (EVE) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Loyal Gyrfalcon MTG card

Loyal Gyrfalcon

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Defender, flying Whenever you cast a white spell, this creature loses defender until end of turn.

It's tethered not to keep it from fleeing but to keep it from eating everything in sight.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 EVE EVE 🎨 Darrell Riche
Defender Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$5.86
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.48
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loyal Gyrfalcon? Basics

Loyal Gyrfalcon is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Defender, flying Whenever you cast a white spell, this creature loses defender until end of turn."

How much mana does Loyal Gyrfalcon cost to cast? Basics

Loyal Gyrfalcon has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Loyal Gyrfalcon's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

Loyal Gyrfalcon 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.

Loyal Gyrfalcon's current oracle text is: "Defender, flying Whenever you cast a white spell, this creature loses defender until end of turn."

What is the current price of Loyal Gyrfalcon? Pricing

The current market price for Loyal Gyrfalcon is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.86 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Loyal Gyrfalcon? Pricing

You can purchase Loyal Gyrfalcon 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.

Loyal Gyrfalcon normal: $0.11 | foil: $5.86

Is Loyal Gyrfalcon legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Loyal Gyrfalcon in Standard is not available.

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

Is Loyal Gyrfalcon legal in Modern? Legality

Loyal Gyrfalcon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Loyal Gyrfalcon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Loyal Gyrfalcon 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 Loyal Gyrfalcon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Loyal Gyrfalcon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Loyal Gyrfalcon legal in Legacy? Legality

Loyal Gyrfalcon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Loyal Gyrfalcon legal in Vintage? Legality

Loyal Gyrfalcon 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 Loyal Gyrfalcon legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Loyal Gyrfalcon 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 Loyal Gyrfalcon from? Details

This printing of Loyal Gyrfalcon is from EVE (EVE), with collector number 11.

Loyal Gyrfalcon may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Loyal Gyrfalcon's rarity? Details

Loyal Gyrfalcon is a uncommon card in EVE.

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

Who illustrated Loyal Gyrfalcon? Details

Loyal Gyrfalcon was illustrated by Darrell Riche.

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

What is Loyal Gyrfalcon's power and toughness? Details

Loyal Gyrfalcon is a 3/3 creature.

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

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