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Claim the Firstborn

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.

"Go back to your room. Play with your toys and your costumes. Forget about the baby." —Jareth

Illustrated by Justyna Dura

Formats
Not Legalstandard
Legalhistoric
Legaltimeless
Legalpioneer
Legalmodern
Legallegacy
Not Legalpauper
Legalvintage
Legalpenny
Legalcommander
Legaloathbreaker
Legalbrawl
Not Legalalchemy

This printing

Number#2837
RarityRare
ReleasedOct 12, 2026
EDHREC rank#6,867

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Rulings (3)
  • Gaining control of a creature doesn't cause you to gain control of any Auras or Equipment attached to it.

    Oct 4, 2019 · Wizards of the Coast
  • Claim the Firstborn can target any creature with mana value 3 or less, even one that's untapped or one you already control.

    Oct 4, 2019 · Wizards of the Coast
  • If a creature on the battlefield has {X} in its mana cost, X is considered to be 0.

    Oct 4, 2019 · Wizards of the Coast

Printings (4)

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