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Ghalta, Primal Hunger is a rare Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur from BLC (BLC) costing {10}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.52 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Ghalta, Primal Hunger MTG card

Ghalta, Primal Hunger

Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur

Card Text

This spell costs {X} less to cast, where X is the total power of creatures you control. Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

The earth walks, strongest of all.

Card Stats

12/12 rare CMC: 12.0 BLC BLC 🎨 Chase Stone
Trample

Market Prices

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€0.65
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (19 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghalta, Primal Hunger? Basics

Ghalta, Primal Hunger is a Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {X} less to cast, where X is the total power of creatures you control. Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)"

How much mana does Ghalta, Primal Hunger cost to cast? Basics

Ghalta, Primal Hunger has a mana cost of {10}{G}{G}, which equals 12.0 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.

Ghalta, Primal Hunger's mana cost of {10}{G}{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.

Ghalta, Primal Hunger has a mana value of 12.0. 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.

Ghalta, Primal Hunger's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {X} less to cast, where X is the total power of creatures you control. Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)"

What is the current price of Ghalta, Primal Hunger? Pricing

The current market price for Ghalta, Primal Hunger is approximately $0.52 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.61 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghalta, Primal Hunger? Pricing

You can purchase Ghalta, Primal Hunger 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 Ghalta, Primal Hunger legal in Standard? Legality

Ghalta, Primal Hunger is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Ghalta, Primal Hunger legal in Modern? Legality

Ghalta, Primal Hunger is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ghalta, Primal Hunger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghalta, Primal Hunger 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 Ghalta, Primal Hunger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ghalta, Primal Hunger is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ghalta, Primal Hunger legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghalta, Primal Hunger is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghalta, Primal Hunger legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghalta, Primal Hunger 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 Ghalta, Primal Hunger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ghalta, Primal Hunger 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 Ghalta, Primal Hunger from? Details

This printing of Ghalta, Primal Hunger is from BLC (BLC), with collector number 220.

Ghalta, Primal Hunger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ghalta, Primal Hunger's rarity? Details

Ghalta, Primal Hunger is a rare card in BLC.

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

Who illustrated Ghalta, Primal Hunger? Details

Ghalta, Primal Hunger was illustrated by Chase Stone.

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

What is Ghalta, Primal Hunger's power and toughness? Details

Ghalta, Primal Hunger is a 12/12 creature.

Power (12) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (12) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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