Quick Answer

Amped Raptor is a uncommon Creature — Dinosaur from MH3 (MH3) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Commander.

Amped Raptor MTG card

Amped Raptor

Creature — Dinosaur

Card Text

First strike When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Then if you cast it from your hand, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card. You may cast that card by paying an amount of {E} equal to its mana value rather than paying its mana cost.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Alex Konstad
First strike

Market Prices

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$0.15
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$0.17
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.16
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€0.29
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Banned
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amped Raptor? Basics

Amped Raptor is a Creature — Dinosaur card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Then if you cast it from your hand, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card. You may cast that card by paying an amount of {E} equal to its mana value rather than paying its mana cost."

How much mana does Amped Raptor cost to cast? Basics

Amped Raptor has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Amped Raptor's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Amped Raptor has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Amped Raptor's current oracle text is: "First strike When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Then if you cast it from your hand, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card. You may cast that card by paying an amount of {E} equal to its mana value rather than paying its mana cost."

What is the current price of Amped Raptor? Pricing

The current market price for Amped Raptor is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Amped Raptor? Pricing

You can purchase Amped Raptor 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.

Amped Raptor normal: $0.15 | foil: $0.17

Is Amped Raptor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Amped Raptor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Amped Raptor legal in Modern? Legality

Amped Raptor is Banned in Modern format.

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

Is Amped Raptor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Amped Raptor 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 Amped Raptor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Amped Raptor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Amped Raptor legal in Legacy? Legality

Amped Raptor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Amped Raptor legal in Vintage? Legality

Amped Raptor 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 Amped Raptor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Amped Raptor 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 Amped Raptor from? Details

This printing of Amped Raptor is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 114.

Amped Raptor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Amped Raptor's rarity? Details

Amped Raptor is a uncommon card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Amped Raptor? Details

Amped Raptor was illustrated by Alex Konstad.

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

What is Amped Raptor's power and toughness? Details

Amped Raptor is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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