Quick Answer

Molting Harpy is a uncommon Creature — Harpy Mercenary from MMQ (MMQ) costing {B}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Molting Harpy MTG card

Molting Harpy

Creature — Harpy Mercenary

Card Text

Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you pay {2}.

Shed harpy feathers leave painful wounds—which explains the harpies' mood.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 1.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Jeff Laubenstein
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$1.97
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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Cardmarket
€3.24
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molting Harpy? Basics

Molting Harpy is a Creature — Harpy Mercenary card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you pay {2}."

How much mana does Molting Harpy cost to cast? Basics

Molting Harpy has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Molting Harpy's mana cost of {B} 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.

Molting Harpy has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Molting Harpy's current oracle text is: "Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you pay {2}."

What is the current price of Molting Harpy? Pricing

The current market price for Molting Harpy is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Molting Harpy? Pricing

You can purchase Molting Harpy 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.

Molting Harpy normal: $0.16 | foil: $1.97

Is Molting Harpy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Molting Harpy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Molting Harpy legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Molting Harpy in Modern is not available.

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

Is Molting Harpy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Molting Harpy 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 Molting Harpy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Molting Harpy in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Molting Harpy legal in Legacy? Legality

Molting Harpy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Molting Harpy legal in Vintage? Legality

Molting Harpy 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 Molting Harpy legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Molting Harpy 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 Molting Harpy from? Details

This printing of Molting Harpy is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 148.

Molting Harpy may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Molting Harpy's rarity? Details

Molting Harpy is a uncommon card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Molting Harpy? Details

Molting Harpy was illustrated by Jeff Laubenstein.

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

What is Molting Harpy's power and toughness? Details

Molting Harpy is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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