Primitive Etchings
SCGScourge/#126/2003Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.69
Cardmarket€0.43
ManaPool$0.22
TCGplayer$0.43
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.08
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.69High $0.99Low $0.69▼ 12.7%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.43TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 2.4%90d▼ 2.3%
90d high
$0.46
90d low
$0.42
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.43
Scourge
- Up 2.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 7% below its 90 day high of $0.46.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1516% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment
Reveal the first card you draw each turn. Whenever you reveal a creature card this way, draw a card.
Card capabilities
Card drawEnchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc4 Oct 2004
If you have more than one of these cards on the battlefield, only one card is revealed (both of them reveal the same card). Both of them will trigger if this card is a creature and thereby allow you to draw 2 cards.
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About this card
Primitive Etchings
Primitive Etchings is an Enchantment, with mana cost {2}{G}{G} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.43 (up 2.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Primitive Etchings FAQ
How much is Primitive Etchings worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Primitive Etchings is $0.43. It is up 2.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.42 to $0.46.
What is the cheapest printing of Primitive Etchings?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Scourge at $0.43 on TCGplayer.
What set was Primitive Etchings first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SCG #126, released 2003-05-26.
Is there a foil version of Primitive Etchings?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $6.95 versus $0.43 for nonfoil, which is 1516% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Primitive Etchings legal in Commander?
Yes, Primitive Etchings is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Primitive Etchings legal in Modern?
Primitive Etchings is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Primitive Etchings legal in Standard?
Primitive Etchings is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Primitive Etchings do?
Primitive Etchings is an Enchantment with mana cost {2}{G}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Reveal the first card you draw each turn. Whenever you reveal a creature card this way, draw a card.".








