Quick Answer

Territorial Hammerskull is a common Creature — Dinosaur from XLN (XLN) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Territorial Hammerskull MTG card

Territorial Hammerskull

Creature — Dinosaur

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks, tap target creature an opponent controls.

From the eyes up, it's solid bone and stubbornness.

Card Stats

2/3 common CMC: 3.0 XLN XLN 🎨 Lars Grant-West

What kind of card is this?

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.41
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$0.35
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$0.99
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€0.05
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€0.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Territorial Hammerskull? Basics

Territorial Hammerskull is a Creature — Dinosaur card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks, tap target creature an opponent controls."

How much mana does Territorial Hammerskull cost to cast? Basics

Territorial Hammerskull has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Territorial Hammerskull's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Territorial Hammerskull 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.

Territorial Hammerskull's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks, tap target creature an opponent controls."

What is the current price of Territorial Hammerskull? Pricing

The current market price for Territorial Hammerskull is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.41 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Territorial Hammerskull? Pricing

You can purchase Territorial Hammerskull 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.

Territorial Hammerskull normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.41

Is Territorial Hammerskull legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Territorial Hammerskull in Standard is not available.

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

Is Territorial Hammerskull legal in Modern? Legality

Territorial Hammerskull is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Territorial Hammerskull legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Territorial Hammerskull 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 Territorial Hammerskull legal in Pioneer? Legality

Territorial Hammerskull is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Territorial Hammerskull legal in Legacy? Legality

Territorial Hammerskull is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Territorial Hammerskull legal in Vintage? Legality

Territorial Hammerskull 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 Territorial Hammerskull legal in Pauper? Legality

Territorial Hammerskull is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Territorial Hammerskull from? Details

This printing of Territorial Hammerskull is from XLN (XLN), with collector number 41.

Territorial Hammerskull may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Territorial Hammerskull's rarity? Details

Territorial Hammerskull is a common card in XLN.

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

Who illustrated Territorial Hammerskull? Details

Territorial Hammerskull was illustrated by Lars Grant-West.

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

What is Territorial Hammerskull's power and toughness? Details

Territorial Hammerskull is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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