Quick Answer

The Infamous Cruelclaw is a mythic Legendary Creature — Weasel Mercenary from BLB (BLB) costing {1}{B}{R}. Current price: $1.4 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

The Infamous Cruelclaw MTG card

The Infamous Cruelclaw

Legendary Creature — Weasel Mercenary

Card Text

Menace Whenever The Infamous Cruelclaw deals combat damage to a player, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card. You may cast that card by discarding a card rather than paying its mana cost.

Card Stats

3/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 BLB BLB 🎨 Christina Kraus
Menace

Market Prices

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$1.40
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$1.76
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$3.49
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$3.49
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€1.67
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€2.53
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Infamous Cruelclaw? Basics

The Infamous Cruelclaw is a Legendary Creature — Weasel Mercenary card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace Whenever The Infamous Cruelclaw deals combat damage to a player, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card. You may cast that card by discarding a card rather than paying its mana cost."

How much mana does The Infamous Cruelclaw cost to cast? Basics

The Infamous Cruelclaw has a mana cost of {1}{B}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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.

The Infamous Cruelclaw's mana cost of {1}{B}{R} 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.

The Infamous Cruelclaw has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

The Infamous Cruelclaw's current oracle text is: "Menace Whenever The Infamous Cruelclaw deals combat damage to a player, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card. You may cast that card by discarding a card rather than paying its mana cost."

What is the current price of The Infamous Cruelclaw? Pricing

The current market price for The Infamous Cruelclaw is approximately $1.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.76 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.67 EUR.

Where can I buy The Infamous Cruelclaw? Pricing

You can purchase The Infamous Cruelclaw 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.

The Infamous Cruelclaw normal: $1.4 | foil: $1.76

Is The Infamous Cruelclaw legal in Standard? Legality

The Infamous Cruelclaw is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is The Infamous Cruelclaw legal in Modern? Legality

The Infamous Cruelclaw is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is The Infamous Cruelclaw legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Infamous Cruelclaw 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 The Infamous Cruelclaw legal in Pioneer? Legality

The Infamous Cruelclaw is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is The Infamous Cruelclaw legal in Legacy? Legality

The Infamous Cruelclaw is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Infamous Cruelclaw legal in Vintage? Legality

The Infamous Cruelclaw 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 The Infamous Cruelclaw legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Infamous Cruelclaw 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 The Infamous Cruelclaw from? Details

This printing of The Infamous Cruelclaw is from BLB (BLB), with collector number 219.

The Infamous Cruelclaw may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Infamous Cruelclaw's rarity? Details

The Infamous Cruelclaw is a mythic card in BLB.

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

Who illustrated The Infamous Cruelclaw? Details

The Infamous Cruelclaw was illustrated by Christina Kraus.

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

What is The Infamous Cruelclaw's power and toughness? Details

The Infamous Cruelclaw 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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