Quick Answer

Spined Tyrranax is a uncommon Creature — Dinosaur Beast from J25 (J25) costing {4}{G}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Spined Tyrranax MTG card

Spined Tyrranax

Creature — Dinosaur Beast

Card Text

At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {2}{G}. When you do, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. That creature gains trample until end of turn. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

"Drive the beasts into the enemy ranks, then stay back and let them do the work." —Koth

Card Stats

5/5 uncommon CMC: 5.0 J25 J25 🎨 Brent Hollowell

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spined Tyrranax? Basics

Spined Tyrranax is a Creature — Dinosaur Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {2}{G}. When you do, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. That creature gains trample until end of turn. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)"

How much mana does Spined Tyrranax cost to cast? Basics

Spined Tyrranax has a mana cost of {4}{G}, which equals 5.0 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.

Spined Tyrranax's mana cost of {4}{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.

Spined Tyrranax has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Spined Tyrranax's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may pay {2}{G}. When you do, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. That creature gains trample until end of turn. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)"

What is the current price of Spined Tyrranax? Pricing

The current market price for Spined Tyrranax is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Spined Tyrranax? Pricing

You can purchase Spined Tyrranax 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 Spined Tyrranax legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Spined Tyrranax in Standard is not available.

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

Is Spined Tyrranax legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Spined Tyrranax in Modern is not available.

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

Is Spined Tyrranax legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spined Tyrranax 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 Spined Tyrranax legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Spined Tyrranax in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Spined Tyrranax legal in Legacy? Legality

Spined Tyrranax is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Spined Tyrranax legal in Vintage? Legality

Spined Tyrranax 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 Spined Tyrranax legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Spined Tyrranax 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 Spined Tyrranax from? Details

This printing of Spined Tyrranax is from J25 (J25), with collector number 26.

Spined Tyrranax may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Spined Tyrranax's rarity? Details

Spined Tyrranax is a uncommon card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Spined Tyrranax? Details

Spined Tyrranax was illustrated by Brent Hollowell.

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

What is Spined Tyrranax's power and toughness? Details

Spined Tyrranax is a 5/5 creature.

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

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