Thieving Magpie
Thieving Magpie is a Uncommon Creature — Bird from Urza's Destiny (49) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.23 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Thieving Magpie suits collectors and players working on Urza's Destiny who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Thieving Magpie from Urza's Destiny?
Thieving Magpie is a Creature — Bird in Urza's Destiny numbered 49. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Thieving Magpie (49) is a format-relevant Creature — Bird in Urza's Destiny with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Thieving Magpie worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $6.23 for Thieving Magpie. Low and high spread runs $6.23 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $6.23; Normal: $0.34. This printing is from Urza's Destiny. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Urza's Destiny |
|---|---|
| Number | 49 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $6.23 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.17 |
| cardmarket | $0.17 |
| foil | $6.23 |
| Normal | $0.34 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Thieving Magpie?
Thieving Magpie is a Uncommon printing in Urza's Destiny. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Urza's Destiny. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1999.
What are the key details for Thieving Magpie?
Thieving Magpie lists as Creature — Bird with keywords Flying. Artist: Una Fricker. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Destiny. Collector number 49 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Thieving Magpie (49) is a format-relevant Creature — Bird in Urza's Destiny with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Thieving Magpie is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Bird in Urza's Destiny, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $6.23 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $6.23; Normal: $0.34).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{U} and type line Creature — Bird 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 $6.23 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Thieving Magpie from Urza's Destiny?
Thieving Magpie is a Uncommon Creature — Bird from Urza's Destiny numbered 49 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Thieving Magpie worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.23 for ungraded Thieving Magpie. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Thieving Magpie?
Thieving Magpie is catalogued as Uncommon in Urza's Destiny. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Thieving Magpie legal in Commander or Standard?
Thieving Magpie shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Thieving Magpie near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $6.23. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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