Primeval Protector
C16Commander 2016/#23/2016Rare
Colour IDMV 11
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.29
Cardmarket€0.88
ManaPool$0.56
TCGplayer$1.07
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.65
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.29High $1.99Low $0.79▼ 35.2%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.07TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▼ 10.1%30d▼ 26.7%90d▼ 33.1%
90d high
$1.60
90d low
$1.07
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.64
Neon Dynasty Commander
- Down 26.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 33% below its 90 day high of $1.60.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Avatar
This spell costs less to cast for each creature your opponents control.
When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control.
10 / 10
Card capabilities
Cost reductionCreature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc8 Nov 2016
Primeval Protector's ability can't reduce its cost below {G}.
wotc8 Nov 2016
Once a player has announced that they are casting Primeval Protector, no player may take actions to try to change the number of creatures your opponents control in order to increase its cost.
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About this card
Primeval Protector
Primeval Protector is a Creature — Avatar, with mana cost {10}{G} (mana value 11). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.07 (down 26.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Primeval Protector FAQ
How much is Primeval Protector worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Primeval Protector is $1.07. It is down 26.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.07 to $1.60.
What is the cheapest printing of Primeval Protector?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Neon Dynasty Commander at $0.64 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Primeval Protector?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Commander 2016 at $1.07 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Primeval Protector are there?
Primeval Protector has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Primeval Protector first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from C16 #23, released 2016-11-11.
What is the newest printing of Primeval Protector?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from NEC #124, released 2022-02-18.
Is Primeval Protector legal in Commander?
Yes, Primeval Protector is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Primeval Protector legal in Modern?
Primeval Protector is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.