Quick Answer

Primeval Spawn is a rare Creature — Avatar from DMC (DMC) costing {5}{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Commander.

Primeval Spawn MTG card

Primeval Spawn

Creature — Avatar

Card Text

If this creature would enter and it wasn't cast or no mana was spent to cast it, exile it instead. Vigilance, trample, lifelink When this creature leaves the battlefield, exile the top ten cards of your library. You may cast any number of spells with total mana value 10 or less from among them without paying their mana costs.

Card Stats

10/10 rare CMC: 10.0 DMC DMC 🎨 Filip Burburan
Lifelink Trample Vigilance

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.32
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Cardmarket
€0.24
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€0.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Primeval Spawn? Basics

Primeval Spawn is a Creature — Avatar card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If this creature would enter and it wasn't cast or no mana was spent to cast it, exile it instead. Vigilance, trample, lifelink When this creature leaves the battlefield, exile the top ten cards of your library. You may cast any number of spells with total mana value 10 or less from among them without paying their mana costs."

How much mana does Primeval Spawn cost to cast? Basics

Primeval Spawn has a mana cost of {5}{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, which equals 10.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G, R, U, W 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.

Primeval Spawn's mana cost of {5}{W}{U}{B}{R}{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.

Primeval Spawn 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.

Primeval Spawn's current oracle text is: "If this creature would enter and it wasn't cast or no mana was spent to cast it, exile it instead. Vigilance, trample, lifelink When this creature leaves the battlefield, exile the top ten cards of your library. You may cast any number of spells with total mana value 10 or less from among them without paying their mana costs."

What is the current price of Primeval Spawn? Pricing

The current market price for Primeval Spawn is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.24 EUR.

Where can I buy Primeval Spawn? Pricing

You can purchase Primeval Spawn 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 Primeval Spawn legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Primeval Spawn in Standard is not available.

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

Is Primeval Spawn legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Primeval Spawn in Modern is not available.

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

Is Primeval Spawn legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Primeval Spawn 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 Primeval Spawn legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Primeval Spawn in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Primeval Spawn legal in Legacy? Legality

Primeval Spawn is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Primeval Spawn legal in Vintage? Legality

Primeval Spawn 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 Primeval Spawn legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Primeval Spawn 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 Primeval Spawn from? Details

This printing of Primeval Spawn is from DMC (DMC), with collector number 13.

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

What is Primeval Spawn's rarity? Details

Primeval Spawn is a rare card in DMC.

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

Who illustrated Primeval Spawn? Details

Primeval Spawn was illustrated by Filip Burburan.

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

What is Primeval Spawn's power and toughness? Details

Primeval Spawn is a 10/10 creature.

Power (10) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (10) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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