Quick Answer

Primal Adversary is a mythic Creature — Wolf from PRM (PRM) costing {2}{G}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Primal Adversary MTG card

Primal Adversary

Creature — Wolf

Card Text

Trample When this creature enters, you may pay {1}{G} any number of times. When you pay this cost one or more times, put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature, then up to that many target lands you control become 3/3 Wolf creatures with haste that are still lands.

Card Stats

4/3 mythic CMC: 3.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Ilse Gort
Trample

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Primal Adversary? Basics

Primal Adversary is a Creature — Wolf card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Trample When this creature enters, you may pay {1}{G} any number of times. When you pay this cost one or more times, put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature, then up to that many target lands you control become 3/3 Wolf creatures with haste that are still lands."

How much mana does Primal Adversary cost to cast? Basics

Primal Adversary has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Primal Adversary's mana cost of {2}{G} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Primal Adversary has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Primal Adversary's current oracle text is: "Trample When this creature enters, you may pay {1}{G} any number of times. When you pay this cost one or more times, put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature, then up to that many target lands you control become 3/3 Wolf creatures with haste that are still lands."

What is the current price of Primal Adversary? Pricing

Price data for Primal Adversary is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Primal Adversary? Pricing

You can purchase Primal Adversary from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Primal Adversary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Primal Adversary in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Primal Adversary legal in Modern? Legality

Primal Adversary is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Primal Adversary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Primal Adversary is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Primal Adversary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Primal Adversary is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Primal Adversary legal in Legacy? Legality

Primal Adversary is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Primal Adversary legal in Vintage? Legality

Primal Adversary is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Primal Adversary legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Primal Adversary in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Primal Adversary from? Details

This printing of Primal Adversary is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 94016.

Primal Adversary may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Primal Adversary's rarity? Details

Primal Adversary is a mythic card in PRM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Primal Adversary? Details

Primal Adversary was illustrated by Ilse Gort.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Primal Adversary's power and toughness? Details

Primal Adversary is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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