Primal Clay
Primal Clay is a Rare Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter from Fourth Edition (342) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Primal Clay suits collectors and players working on Fourth Edition who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Primal Clay from Fourth Edition?
Primal Clay is a Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter in Fourth Edition numbered 342. Mana cost {4}. Primal Clay (342) from Fourth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 342 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Primal Clay worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Primal Clay. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.48; Normal: $0.40. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 342 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Fourth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 342 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.40 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.48 |
| cardmarket | $0.48 |
| Normal | $0.40 |
Card stats
| Power | * |
|---|
How collectible is Primal Clay?
Primal Clay is a Rare printing in Fourth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 342 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Primal Clay?
Primal Clay lists as Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter. Artist: Kaja Foglio. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fourth Edition. Collector number 342 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Primal Clay (342) from Fourth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Primal Clay is catalogued as Rare Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter in Fourth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.48; Normal: $0.40).
- Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.40 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Primal Clay from Fourth Edition?
Primal Clay is a Rare Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter from Fourth Edition numbered 342 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Primal Clay worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Primal Clay. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Primal Clay?
Primal Clay is catalogued as Rare in Fourth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Primal Clay legal in Commander or Standard?
Primal Clay shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Primal Clay near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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