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Mesa Chicken is a common Creature — Bird from UGL (UGL) costing {W}{W}. Current price: $0.26 USD.

Mesa Chicken MTG card

Mesa Chicken

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Stand up, Flap your arms, Cluck like a chicken: This creature gains flying until end of turn.

"Lo! lord of layers proudly comb-crested Hero to hens father to feathers Crowing sun-caller weaver of wattle Elder to eggs." —*Rooster Saga*

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 UGL UGL 🎨 Kev Walker

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mesa Chicken? Basics

Mesa Chicken is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Stand up, Flap your arms, Cluck like a chicken: This creature gains flying until end of turn."

How much mana does Mesa Chicken cost to cast? Basics

Mesa Chicken has a mana cost of {W}{W}, which equals 2.0 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.

Mesa Chicken's mana cost of {W}{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.

Mesa Chicken has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Mesa Chicken's current oracle text is: "Stand up, Flap your arms, Cluck like a chicken: This creature gains flying until end of turn."

What is the current price of Mesa Chicken? Pricing

The current market price for Mesa Chicken is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Mesa Chicken? Pricing

You can purchase Mesa Chicken 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 Mesa Chicken legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mesa Chicken in Standard is not available.

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

Is Mesa Chicken legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mesa Chicken in Modern is not available.

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

Is Mesa Chicken legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Mesa Chicken in Commander is not available.

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

Is Mesa Chicken legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mesa Chicken in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Mesa Chicken legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Mesa Chicken in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Mesa Chicken legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Mesa Chicken 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 Mesa Chicken legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mesa Chicken 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 Mesa Chicken from? Details

This printing of Mesa Chicken is from UGL (UGL), with collector number 9.

Mesa Chicken may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mesa Chicken's rarity? Details

Mesa Chicken is a common card in UGL.

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

Who illustrated Mesa Chicken? Details

Mesa Chicken was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is Mesa Chicken's power and toughness? Details

Mesa Chicken is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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