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Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant is a mythic Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur from LCI (LCI) costing {5}{G}{G}{G}. Current price: $18.36 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant MTG card

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant

Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur

Card Text

Trample When Ghalta enters, put any number of creature cards from your hand onto the battlefield.

A thundering roar calls forth a primeval army.

Card Stats

12/12 mythic CMC: 8.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Lars Grant-West
Trample

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$18.36
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$20.28
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$21.99
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€14.74
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€15.75
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Trample When Ghalta enters, put any number of creature cards from your hand onto the battlefield."

How much mana does Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant cost to cast? Basics

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant has a mana cost of {5}{G}{G}{G}, which equals 8.0 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, Stampede Tyrant's mana cost of {5}{G}{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, Stampede Tyrant has a mana value of 8.0. 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, Stampede Tyrant's current oracle text is: "Trample When Ghalta enters, put any number of creature cards from your hand onto the battlefield."

What is the current price of Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant? Pricing

The current market price for Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant is approximately $18.36 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $20.28 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €14.74 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant? Pricing

You can purchase Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant 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.

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant normal: $18.36 | foil: $20.28

Is Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant legal in Standard? Legality

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant legal in Modern? Legality

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant 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, Stampede Tyrant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant 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, Stampede Tyrant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant 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, Stampede Tyrant from? Details

This printing of Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 185.

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

What is Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant's rarity? Details

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant is a mythic card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant? Details

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant 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 Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant's power and toughness? Details

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant 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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