Magic: The Gathering card Claim the Firstborn from the 2019 Throne of Eldraine set. Card number 118 by artist Iain McCaig.
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Throne of Eldraine
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Claim the Firstborn is a red Sorcery from the 2019 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Throne of Eldraine. Identified as card number 118 in the set, this Uncommon card offers a strategic advantage for players seeking immediate board control. The card costs a single red mana to cast, making it an efficient tool for early-game interactions. The card's effect allows the player to gain control of a target creature with mana value three or less until the end of the turn. In addition to temporary ownership, the controlled creature untaps and gains haste, enabling it to attack or use activated abilities immediately. This combination of effects makes the card versatile for disrupting opponents or securing key resources during critical moments. The flavor text, attributed to Tales of the Fae, hints at the dark bargains and faerie politics that define the set's narrative. Designed by Iain McCaig, the card represents the distinct aesthetic of the Throne of Eldraine block, which draws inspiration from fairy tales and Arthurian legend. Collectors and players alike appreciate the card for its straightforward yet impactful gameplay. Whether building a competitive deck or adding to a collection of modern Magic: The Gathering staples, Claim the Firstborn remains a recognizable piece of the game's recent history.
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Claim the Firstborn
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Iain McCaig
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English
{R}
Sorcery
R
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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.
"The deal was struck and the favor had been done. And so, under the cover of night, the debt was paid." —*Tales of the Fae*
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