Quick Answer

Primal Surge is a mythic Sorcery from AVR (AVR) costing {8}{G}{G}. Current price: $5.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Primal Surge MTG card

Primal Surge

Sorcery

Card Text

Exile the top card of your library. If it's a permanent card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If you do, repeat this process.

With Avacyn's return, the flow of life became a tidal wave.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 10.0 AVR AVR 🎨 David Rapoza

Market Prices

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$5.19
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TCGPlayer
$18.93
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Card Kingdom
$7.99
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Card Kingdom
$22.99
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Cardmarket
€3.55
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€10.76
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Banned
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Primal Surge? Basics

Primal Surge is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile the top card of your library. If it's a permanent card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If you do, repeat this process."

How much mana does Primal Surge cost to cast? Basics

Primal Surge has a mana cost of {8}{G}{G}, which equals 10.0 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.

Primal Surge's mana cost of {8}{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.

Primal Surge has a mana value of 10.0. 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 Surge's current oracle text is: "Exile the top card of your library. If it's a permanent card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If you do, repeat this process."

What is the current price of Primal Surge? Pricing

The current market price for Primal Surge is approximately $5.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $18.93 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.55 EUR.

Where can I buy Primal Surge? Pricing

You can purchase Primal Surge 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.

Primal Surge normal: $5.19 | foil: $18.93

Is Primal Surge legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Primal Surge legal in Modern? Legality

Primal Surge is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Primal Surge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Primal Surge 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 Surge legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Primal Surge legal in Legacy? Legality

Primal Surge is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Primal Surge legal in Vintage? Legality

Primal Surge 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 Surge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Primal Surge 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 Primal Surge from? Details

This printing of Primal Surge is from AVR (AVR), with collector number 189.

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

What is Primal Surge's rarity? Details

Primal Surge is a mythic card in AVR.

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

Who illustrated Primal Surge? Details

Primal Surge was illustrated by David Rapoza.

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

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