Quick Answer

The Red Terror is a rare Legendary Creature — Tyranid from 40K (40K) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $4.04 USD. Legal in Commander.

The Red Terror MTG card

The Red Terror

Legendary Creature — Tyranid

Card Text

Advanced Species — Whenever a red source you control deals damage to one or more permanents and/or players, put a +1/+1 counter on The Red Terror.

Card Stats

4/3 rare CMC: 4.0 40K 40K 🎨 Bryan Sola
Advanced Species

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$4.04
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
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Card Kingdom
$10.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€2.69
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Cardmarket
€5.66
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Red Terror? Basics

The Red Terror is a Legendary Creature — Tyranid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Advanced Species — Whenever a red source you control deals damage to one or more permanents and/or players, put a +1/+1 counter on The Red Terror."

How much mana does The Red Terror cost to cast? Basics

The Red Terror has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

The Red Terror's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

The Red Terror 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.

The Red Terror's current oracle text is: "Advanced Species — Whenever a red source you control deals damage to one or more permanents and/or players, put a +1/+1 counter on The Red Terror."

What is the current price of The Red Terror? Pricing

The current market price for The Red Terror is approximately $4.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.69 EUR.

Where can I buy The Red Terror? Pricing

You can purchase The Red Terror 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 The Red Terror legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Red Terror in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Red Terror legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Red Terror in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Red Terror legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Red Terror 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 The Red Terror legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Red Terror in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Red Terror legal in Legacy? Legality

The Red Terror is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Red Terror legal in Vintage? Legality

The Red Terror 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 The Red Terror legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Red Terror 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 The Red Terror from? Details

This printing of The Red Terror is from 40K (40K), with collector number 83.

The Red Terror may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Red Terror's rarity? Details

The Red Terror is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated The Red Terror? Details

The Red Terror was illustrated by Bryan Sola.

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

What is The Red Terror's power and toughness? Details

The Red Terror is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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