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Claim the Firstborn

{R}

Sorcery

Gain control of target creature with mana value 3 or less until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn.
Plays as:
Threaten
CommanderLegalModernLegalStandardNot legal
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersLegal

Arena

AlchemyNot legal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
BrawlLegal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlLegal
GladiatorLegal

Other

PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
Future StandardNot legal

EDHREC #6,862Played in 2% of cEDH decks with red

Printings
4
Price range
$0.21to$0.51

Versions

4 printings · from $0.21

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Rulings

3 · latest Oct 4, 2019
  • WotCOct 4, 2019

    Claim the Firstborn can target any creature with mana value 3 or less, even one that's untapped or one you already control.

  • WotCOct 4, 2019

    Gaining control of a creature doesn't cause you to gain control of any Auras or Equipment attached to it.

  • WotCOct 4, 2019

    If a creature on the battlefield has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.