Quick Answer

Thieving Magpie is a uncommon Creature — Bird from 10E (10E) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thieving Magpie MTG card

Thieving Magpie

Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, draw a card.

Other birds collect twigs for their nests. Magpies collect jewels for theirs.

Card Stats

1/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 10E 10E 🎨 Una Fricker
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.15
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.01
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.12
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.86
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (13 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thieving Magpie? Basics

Thieving Magpie is a Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, draw a card."

How much mana does Thieving Magpie cost to cast? Basics

Thieving Magpie has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Thieving Magpie's mana cost of {2}{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.

Thieving Magpie 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.

Thieving Magpie's current oracle text is: "Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, draw a card."

What is the current price of Thieving Magpie? Pricing

The current market price for Thieving Magpie is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.01 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Thieving Magpie? Pricing

You can purchase Thieving Magpie 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.

Thieving Magpie normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.01

Is Thieving Magpie legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thieving Magpie in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thieving Magpie legal in Modern? Legality

Thieving Magpie is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thieving Magpie legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thieving Magpie 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 Thieving Magpie legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thieving Magpie in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thieving Magpie legal in Legacy? Legality

Thieving Magpie is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thieving Magpie legal in Vintage? Legality

Thieving Magpie 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 Thieving Magpie legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thieving Magpie 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 Thieving Magpie from? Details

This printing of Thieving Magpie is from 10E (10E), with collector number 115.

Thieving Magpie may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thieving Magpie's rarity? Details

Thieving Magpie is a uncommon card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Thieving Magpie? Details

Thieving Magpie was illustrated by Una Fricker.

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

What is Thieving Magpie's power and toughness? Details

Thieving Magpie is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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