Quick Answer

Primal Plasma is a common Creature — Elemental Shapeshifter from DDI (DDI) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Primal Plasma MTG card

Primal Plasma

Creature — Elemental Shapeshifter

Card Text

As this creature enters, it becomes your choice of a 3/3 creature, a 2/2 creature with flying, or a 1/6 creature with defender.

Tocasia brushed the gears and cogs from the table. There, before two wide-eyed brothers, she began a lesson on raw elemental magic.

Card Stats

*/* common CMC: 4.0 DDI DDI 🎨 Luca Zontini

Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.35
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€0.06
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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 (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Primal Plasma? Basics

Primal Plasma is a Creature — Elemental Shapeshifter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this creature enters, it becomes your choice of a 3/3 creature, a 2/2 creature with flying, or a 1/6 creature with defender."

How much mana does Primal Plasma cost to cast? Basics

Primal Plasma has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Primal Plasma's mana cost of {3}{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.

Primal Plasma 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.

Primal Plasma's current oracle text is: "As this creature enters, it becomes your choice of a 3/3 creature, a 2/2 creature with flying, or a 1/6 creature with defender."

What is the current price of Primal Plasma? Pricing

The current market price for Primal Plasma is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Primal Plasma? Pricing

You can purchase Primal Plasma 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 Primal Plasma legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Primal Plasma in Standard is not available.

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

Is Primal Plasma legal in Modern? Legality

Primal Plasma is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Primal Plasma legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Primal Plasma 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 Primal Plasma legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Primal Plasma in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Primal Plasma legal in Legacy? Legality

Primal Plasma is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Primal Plasma legal in Vintage? Legality

Primal Plasma 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 Primal Plasma legal in Pauper? Legality

Primal Plasma 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 Primal Plasma from? Details

This printing of Primal Plasma is from DDI (DDI), with collector number 16.

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

What is Primal Plasma's rarity? Details

Primal Plasma is a common card in DDI.

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

Who illustrated Primal Plasma? Details

Primal Plasma was illustrated by Luca Zontini.

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

What is Primal Plasma's power and toughness? Details

Primal Plasma is a */* creature.

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

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