Kalamax, the Stormsire
C20Commander 2020/#9/2020Mythic
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.29
Cardmarket€0.52
ManaPool$0.50
TCGplayer$0.68
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.80
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.59 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.50High $0.58Low $0.20▲ 42.9%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.68TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.6%30d▲ 1.5%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.78
90d low
$0.63
Paper printings priced
4
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.56
The List
- Up 1.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 13% below its 90 day high of $0.78.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (4 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Elemental Dinosaur
Whenever you cast your first instant spell each turn, if Kalamax is tapped, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.
Whenever you copy an instant spell, put a +1/+1 counter on Kalamax.
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Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (10)
wotc17 Apr 2020
If the spell that's copied is modal (that is, it says "Choose one —" or the like), the copy created by Kalamax's first ability will have the same mode or modes. You can't choose different ones.
wotc17 Apr 2020
An ability that triggers when a player copies a spell resolves before the copy. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
wotc17 Apr 2020
A copy is created even if the spell that caused Kalamax's ability to trigger has been countered by the time that ability resolves. The copy resolves before the original spell.
wotc17 Apr 2020
If the spell that's copied has damage divided as it was cast, the division can't be changed, although the targets receiving that damage still can. The same is true of spells that distribute counters.
wotc17 Apr 2020
If Kalamax becomes tapped as a cost to cast your first instant spell in a turn, its first ability triggers.
wotc17 Apr 2020
Kalamax's first ability considers the entire turn. If you cast an instant spell before Kalamax becomes tapped, its first ability won't trigger when you cast your second.
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About this card
Kalamax, the Stormsire
Kalamax, the Stormsire is a Legendary Creature — Elemental Dinosaur, with mana cost {1}{G}{U}{R} (mana value 4). Printed 5 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: $0.68 (up 1.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Kalamax, the Stormsire FAQ
How much is Kalamax, the Stormsire worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Kalamax, the Stormsire is $0.68. It is up 1.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.63 to $0.78.
What is the cheapest printing of Kalamax, the Stormsire?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.56 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Kalamax, the Stormsire?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Special Guests at $3.97 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Kalamax, the Stormsire are there?
Kalamax, the Stormsire has been printed 5 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Kalamax, the Stormsire first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from C20 #9, released 2020-04-17.
What is the newest printing of Kalamax, the Stormsire?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SLD #2252, released 2025-12-01.
Is there a foil version of Kalamax, the Stormsire?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.65 versus $0.68 for nonfoil, which is 4% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Kalamax, the Stormsire legal in Commander?
Yes, Kalamax, the Stormsire is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.