Magic: The Gathering

Swooping Talon

Legions 23 • uncommon

Set: Legions
Collector number: 23
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana white mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Mark Zug
Market price: $0.13

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$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.11 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Legions set, Swooping Talon represents a specific tactical choice for players looking to control the flow of a match. Its inclusion in this collection highlights the importance of versatile mechanics that allow for decisive maneuvers during gameplay.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

1 generic mana: This creature loses flying until end of turn.

Provoke (Whenever this creature attacks, you may have target creature defending player controls untap and block it if able.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Swooping Talon was released in 2003 as part of the Legions expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set, the second in the Onslaught block, focused heavily on tribal themes and creature-based mechanics, marking a period where Wizards of the Coast sought to emphasize combat-oriented gameplay. The card itself represents the white faction's mastery of aerial maneuvers and battlefield control, typical of the set's design philosophy to provide versatile, mana-efficient creatures for limited play formats.

The artwork for Swooping Talon was crafted by illustrator Edward P. Beard Jr., a veteran contributor to the game known for his vivid, high-fantasy style. Tasked with capturing the kinetic energy of a bird-person or avian warrior in mid-descent, Beard utilized dynamic lighting to emphasize the creature's predatory speed. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in draft environments, serving as a reliable airborne threat that helped define the power dynamics of its color in the Legions meta.

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