Claws of Gix

Urza's Saga (USG) #290 · Uncommon · Artifact

Mana cost: {0}

{1}, Sacrifice a permanent: You gain 1 life.

When the Brotherhood of Gix dug out the cave of Koilos they found their master's severed hand. They enshrined it, hoping that one day it would point the way to Phyrexia.

Illustrated by Henry G. Higginbotham · Released October 12, 1998

Prices

• Nonfoil: $14.28 USD · €6.43 EUR

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $1.11 USD (7.2%) to $14.28 USD; low $14.28 USD, high $15.39 USD.

Printings

1. The List #USG-290 (PLST) · Uncommon · 2026
2. Time Spiral Timeshifted #107 (TSB) · Special · 2006 · $12.79 USD
3. Urza's Saga #290 (this printing) · Uncommon · 1998 · $14.28 USD

Legality

• Standard: Not legal
• Alchemy: Not legal
• Pioneer: Not legal
• Historic: Not legal
• Modern: Legal
• Brawl: Not legal
• Legacy: Legal
• Timeless: Not legal
• Vintage: Legal
• Pauper: Not legal
• Commander: Legal
• Penny: Not legal
• Oathbreaker: Legal
• Duel: Legal

Played in these commander decks

1. Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor · in 46% of 48 decks
2. Meria, Scholar of Antiquity · in 13% of 46 decks

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