Quick Answer

Hammerhead Tyrant is a rare Creature — Dragon from TDC (TDC) costing {4}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Hammerhead Tyrant MTG card

Hammerhead Tyrant

Creature — Dragon

Card Text

Flying Whenever you cast a spell, return up to one target nonland permanent an opponent controls with mana value less than or equal to that spell's mana value to its owner's hand.

Without subjects, but a tyrant nonetheless.

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 6.0 TDC TDC 🎨 Xavier Ribeiro
Flying

Market Prices

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$0.19
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€0.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 Hammerhead Tyrant? Basics

Hammerhead Tyrant is a Creature — Dragon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever you cast a spell, return up to one target nonland permanent an opponent controls with mana value less than or equal to that spell's mana value to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Hammerhead Tyrant cost to cast? Basics

Hammerhead Tyrant has a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Hammerhead Tyrant's mana cost of {4}{U}{U} 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.

Hammerhead Tyrant has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Hammerhead Tyrant's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever you cast a spell, return up to one target nonland permanent an opponent controls with mana value less than or equal to that spell's mana value to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Hammerhead Tyrant? Pricing

The current market price for Hammerhead Tyrant is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.38 EUR.

Where can I buy Hammerhead Tyrant? Pricing

You can purchase Hammerhead 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.

Is Hammerhead Tyrant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hammerhead Tyrant in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hammerhead Tyrant legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hammerhead Tyrant in Modern is not available.

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

Is Hammerhead Tyrant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hammerhead 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 Hammerhead Tyrant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hammerhead Tyrant in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hammerhead Tyrant legal in Legacy? Legality

Hammerhead Tyrant is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hammerhead Tyrant legal in Vintage? Legality

Hammerhead 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 Hammerhead Tyrant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hammerhead 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 Hammerhead Tyrant from? Details

This printing of Hammerhead Tyrant is from TDC (TDC), with collector number 21.

Hammerhead Tyrant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hammerhead Tyrant's rarity? Details

Hammerhead Tyrant is a rare card in TDC.

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

Who illustrated Hammerhead Tyrant? Details

Hammerhead Tyrant was illustrated by Xavier Ribeiro.

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

What is Hammerhead Tyrant's power and toughness? Details

Hammerhead Tyrant is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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