Quick Answer

Thriving Skyclaw is a common Creature — Cat Dragon from MH3 (MH3) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thriving Skyclaw MTG card

Thriving Skyclaw

Creature — Cat Dragon

Card Text

Flying When this creature enters, you get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {E}{E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

As wild as unbound aether, and just as dangerous.

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 4.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Lucas Graciano
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.03
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thriving Skyclaw? Basics

Thriving Skyclaw is a Creature — Cat Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying When this creature enters, you get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {E}{E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

How much mana does Thriving Skyclaw cost to cast? Basics

Thriving Skyclaw has a mana cost of {2}{R}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Thriving Skyclaw's mana cost of {2}{R}{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.

Thriving Skyclaw 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.

Thriving Skyclaw's current oracle text is: "Flying When this creature enters, you get {E}{E}{E} (three energy counters). Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {E}{E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

What is the current price of Thriving Skyclaw? Pricing

The current market price for Thriving Skyclaw is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Thriving Skyclaw? Pricing

You can purchase Thriving Skyclaw 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.

Thriving Skyclaw normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.13

Is Thriving Skyclaw legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thriving Skyclaw in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thriving Skyclaw legal in Modern? Legality

Thriving Skyclaw is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thriving Skyclaw legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thriving Skyclaw 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 Thriving Skyclaw legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thriving Skyclaw in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thriving Skyclaw legal in Legacy? Legality

Thriving Skyclaw is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thriving Skyclaw legal in Vintage? Legality

Thriving Skyclaw 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 Thriving Skyclaw legal in Pauper? Legality

Thriving Skyclaw is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Thriving Skyclaw from? Details

This printing of Thriving Skyclaw is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 141.

Thriving Skyclaw may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thriving Skyclaw's rarity? Details

Thriving Skyclaw is a common card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Thriving Skyclaw? Details

Thriving Skyclaw was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.

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

What is Thriving Skyclaw's power and toughness? Details

Thriving Skyclaw is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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