Quick Answer

Dino DNA is a rare Artifact from REX (REX) costing {1}. Current price: $9.58 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dino DNA MTG card

Dino DNA

Artifact

Card Text

Imprint — {1}, {T}: Exile target creature card from a graveyard. Activate only as a sorcery. {6}: Create a token that's a copy of target creature card exiled with this artifact, except it's a 6/6 green Dinosaur creature with trample. Activate only as a sorcery.

"Dinosaurs left their blueprints behind for us." —Mr. DNA

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 REX REX 🎨 Leonardo Santanna
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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$9.58
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$13.97
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$16.99
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Card Kingdom
$19.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€9.19
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Cardmarket
€9.84
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dino DNA? Basics

Dino DNA is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Imprint — {1}, {T}: Exile target creature card from a graveyard. Activate only as a sorcery. {6}: Create a token that's a copy of target creature card exiled with this artifact, except it's a 6/6 green Dinosaur creature with trample. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Dino DNA cost to cast? Basics

Dino DNA has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Dino DNA's mana cost of {1} 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.

Dino DNA has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Dino DNA's current oracle text is: "Imprint — {1}, {T}: Exile target creature card from a graveyard. Activate only as a sorcery. {6}: Create a token that's a copy of target creature card exiled with this artifact, except it's a 6/6 green Dinosaur creature with trample. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Dino DNA? Pricing

The current market price for Dino DNA is approximately $9.58 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $13.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €9.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Dino DNA? Pricing

You can purchase Dino DNA 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.

Dino DNA normal: $9.58 | foil: $13.97

Is Dino DNA legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dino DNA in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dino DNA legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dino DNA in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dino DNA legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dino DNA 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 Dino DNA legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dino DNA in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dino DNA legal in Legacy? Legality

Dino DNA is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dino DNA legal in Vintage? Legality

Dino DNA 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 Dino DNA legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dino DNA 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 Dino DNA from? Details

This printing of Dino DNA is from REX (REX), with collector number 20.

Dino DNA may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dino DNA's rarity? Details

Dino DNA is a rare card in REX.

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

Who illustrated Dino DNA? Details

Dino DNA was illustrated by Leonardo Santanna.

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

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