Quick Answer

Putrid Raptor is a uncommon Creature — Zombie Dinosaur Beast from SCG (SCG) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Putrid Raptor MTG card

Putrid Raptor

Creature — Zombie Dinosaur Beast

Card Text

Morph—Discard a Zombie card. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

It eagerly gobbles up bits of its own rotting flesh as they fall to the swampy ground.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 6.0 SCG SCG 🎨 Pete Venters
Morph

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$1.00
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.33
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Cardmarket
€1.03
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putrid Raptor? Basics

Putrid Raptor is a Creature — Zombie Dinosaur Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Morph—Discard a Zombie card. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)"

How much mana does Putrid Raptor cost to cast? Basics

Putrid Raptor has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Putrid Raptor's mana cost of {4}{B}{B} 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.

Putrid Raptor 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.

Putrid Raptor's current oracle text is: "Morph—Discard a Zombie card. (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)"

What is the current price of Putrid Raptor? Pricing

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

A foil copy costs approximately $1.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.33 EUR.

Where can I buy Putrid Raptor? Pricing

You can purchase Putrid Raptor 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.

Putrid Raptor normal: $0.14 | foil: $1.0

Is Putrid Raptor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Putrid Raptor in Standard is not available.

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

Is Putrid Raptor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Putrid Raptor in Modern is not available.

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

Is Putrid Raptor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Putrid Raptor 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 Putrid Raptor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Putrid Raptor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Putrid Raptor legal in Legacy? Legality

Putrid Raptor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Putrid Raptor legal in Vintage? Legality

Putrid Raptor 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 Putrid Raptor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Putrid Raptor 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 Putrid Raptor from? Details

This printing of Putrid Raptor is from SCG (SCG), with collector number 71.

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

What is Putrid Raptor's rarity? Details

Putrid Raptor is a uncommon card in SCG.

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

Who illustrated Putrid Raptor? Details

Putrid Raptor was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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

What is Putrid Raptor's power and toughness? Details

Putrid Raptor is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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