The 1999 Urza's Destiny release of Magic: The Gathering with Thieving Magpie, card number 49. This Uncommon Blue Bird offers classic gameplay mechanics for collectors and players.
Thieving Magpie
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Destiny
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The Thieving Magpie occupies card number 49 within the Urza's Destiny expansion, a pivotal 1999 release in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a Blue Bird creature, this card features a mana cost of {2}{U}{U} and a mana value of 4. Players value this creature for its Flying ability, which prevents it from being blocked except by creatures with flying or reach. Beyond its defensive utility, the Thieving Magpie provides a unique advantage: whenever it deals damage to an opponent, the controller draws a card. This ability to generate card advantage makes it a persistent threat in gameplay. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Urza's Destiny set, appreciating its role in the game's lore and mechanics. Whether you are building a vintage deck or adding to a library, this card represents an essential part of the Urza saga. The Thieving Magpie remains a recognizable figure for fans of the Blue color identity and Bird tribal synergies.
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Thieving Magpie
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Una Fricker
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{U}
Creature — Bird
1 / 3
U
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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.
Rayne once made several unkind comparisons between the bird's naked opportunism and Urza's.