Quick Answer

Ripjaw Raptor is a rare Creature — Dinosaur from GN2 (GN2) costing {2}{G}{G}. Current price: $1.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ripjaw Raptor MTG card

Ripjaw Raptor

Creature — Dinosaur

Card Text

Enrage — Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw a card.

Raptors are clever enough to tear away a hard metal shell to get at the tasty morsel inside.

Card Stats

4/5 rare CMC: 4.0 GN2 GN2 🎨 Ryan Pancoast
Enrage

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ripjaw Raptor? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Enrage — Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw a card."

How much mana does Ripjaw Raptor cost to cast? Basics

Ripjaw Raptor 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.

Ripjaw Raptor'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.

Ripjaw Raptor 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.

Ripjaw Raptor's current oracle text is: "Enrage — Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw a card."

What is the current price of Ripjaw Raptor? Pricing

The current market price for Ripjaw Raptor is approximately $1.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.52 EUR.

Where can I buy Ripjaw Raptor? Pricing

You can purchase Ripjaw 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.

Is Ripjaw Raptor legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Ripjaw Raptor legal in Modern? Legality

Ripjaw Raptor is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ripjaw Raptor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ripjaw 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 Ripjaw Raptor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ripjaw Raptor is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Ripjaw Raptor legal in Legacy? Legality

Ripjaw Raptor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ripjaw Raptor legal in Vintage? Legality

Ripjaw 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 Ripjaw Raptor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ripjaw 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 Ripjaw Raptor from? Details

This printing of Ripjaw Raptor is from GN2 (GN2), with collector number 50.

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

What is Ripjaw Raptor's rarity? Details

Ripjaw Raptor is a rare card in GN2.

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

Who illustrated Ripjaw Raptor? Details

Ripjaw Raptor was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast.

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

What is Ripjaw Raptor's power and toughness? Details

Ripjaw Raptor is a 4/5 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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