Quick Answer

Trygon Prime is a uncommon Creature — Tyranid from 40K (40K) costing {2}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Commander.

Trygon Prime MTG card

Trygon Prime

Creature — Tyranid

Card Text

Subterranean Assault — Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it and a +1/+1 counter on up to one other target attacking creature. That creature can't be blocked this turn.

The walls of the Necron tomb were unbreakable. The ground beneath it was not.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 40K 40K 🎨 Mathias Kollros
Subterranean Assault

Market Prices

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$0.33
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$0.39
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$0.79
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€0.20
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€0.76
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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 Trygon Prime? Basics

Trygon Prime is a Creature — Tyranid card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Subterranean Assault — Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it and a +1/+1 counter on up to one other target attacking creature. That creature can't be blocked this turn."

How much mana does Trygon Prime cost to cast? Basics

Trygon Prime has a mana cost of {2}{G}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U 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.

Trygon Prime's mana cost of {2}{G}{U} 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.

Trygon Prime 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.

Trygon Prime's current oracle text is: "Subterranean Assault — Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it and a +1/+1 counter on up to one other target attacking creature. That creature can't be blocked this turn."

What is the current price of Trygon Prime? Pricing

The current market price for Trygon Prime is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Trygon Prime? Pricing

You can purchase Trygon Prime 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 Trygon Prime legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Trygon Prime in Standard is not available.

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

Is Trygon Prime legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Trygon Prime in Modern is not available.

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

Is Trygon Prime legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Trygon Prime 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 Trygon Prime legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Trygon Prime in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Trygon Prime legal in Legacy? Legality

Trygon Prime is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Trygon Prime legal in Vintage? Legality

Trygon Prime 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 Trygon Prime legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Trygon Prime 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 Trygon Prime from? Details

This printing of Trygon Prime is from 40K (40K), with collector number 143.

Trygon Prime may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Trygon Prime's rarity? Details

Trygon Prime is a uncommon card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Trygon Prime? Details

Trygon Prime was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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

What is Trygon Prime's power and toughness? Details

Trygon Prime 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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