Primal Clay
Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter · Rare
Primal Clay is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
As this creature enters, it becomes your choice of a 3/3 artifact creature, a 2/2 artifact creature with flying, or a 1/6 Wall artifact creature with defender in addition to its other types. (A creature with defender can't attack.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Type line
- Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1999
- Artist
- Adam Rex
- P/T
- */*
Playability
#23207 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquities | 61 | Uncommon | $3.61 | — |
| Revised Edition | 271 | Rare | $0.60 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 395 | Rare | $0.43 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 342 | Rare | $0.39 | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 308 | Rare | $0.38 | — |
| Masters 25 | 228 | Common | $0.14 | $0.24 |
| Magic 2013 | 210 | Uncommon | $0.14 | $0.18 |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 342 | Rare | — | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 271 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 222 | Common | — | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 271 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Antiquities #61 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $3.61 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$3.51 – $3.61 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Primal Clay worth?
Primal Clay is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.14 to $3.61 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Primal Clay printed in?
Primal Clay has been printed in 11 sets, including Classic Sixth Edition, Fifth Edition, Masters 25, Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border, Magic 2013, Antiquities, and more.
Can I buy Primal Clay on RareWell?
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Is Primal Clay legal in Commander?
Yes — Primal Clay is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Primal Clay legal in Modern?
Yes — Primal Clay is legal in Modern.
Is Primal Clay on the Reserved List?
No — Primal Clay is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Classic Sixth Edition · Fifth Edition · Masters 25 · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · Magic 2013 · Antiquities · Foreign Black Border · Masters Edition IV · Fourth Edition · Revised Edition · Summer Magic / Edgar
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