Quick Answer

Imperiosaur is a uncommon Creature — Dinosaur from FUT (FUT) costing {2}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Imperiosaur MTG card

Imperiosaur

Creature — Dinosaur

Card Text

Spend only mana produced by basic lands to cast this spell.

"An ancient, powerful force has overtaken the valley. I sympathize for its former inhabitants, but I rejoice for the land itself." —Olanti, Muraganda druid

Card Stats

5/5 uncommon CMC: 4.0 FUT FUT 🎨 Lars Grant-West

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$2.27
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
Normal
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Cardmarket
€1.10
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Imperiosaur? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Spend only mana produced by basic lands to cast this spell."

How much mana does Imperiosaur cost to cast? Basics

Imperiosaur has a mana cost of {2}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

Imperiosaur's mana cost of {2}{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.

Imperiosaur has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Imperiosaur's current oracle text is: "Spend only mana produced by basic lands to cast this spell."

What is the current price of Imperiosaur? Pricing

The current market price for Imperiosaur is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Imperiosaur? Pricing

You can purchase Imperiosaur 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.

Imperiosaur normal: $0.14 | foil: $2.27

Is Imperiosaur legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Imperiosaur in Standard is not available.

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

Is Imperiosaur legal in Modern? Legality

Imperiosaur is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Imperiosaur legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Imperiosaur 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 Imperiosaur legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Imperiosaur in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Imperiosaur legal in Legacy? Legality

Imperiosaur is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Imperiosaur legal in Vintage? Legality

Imperiosaur 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 Imperiosaur legal in Pauper? Legality

Imperiosaur is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Imperiosaur from? Details

This printing of Imperiosaur is from FUT (FUT), with collector number 145.

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

What is Imperiosaur's rarity? Details

Imperiosaur is a uncommon card in FUT.

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

Who illustrated Imperiosaur? Details

Imperiosaur 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 Imperiosaur's power and toughness? Details

Imperiosaur is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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