Quick Answer

Tyranid Prime is a rare Creature — Tyranid from 40K (40K) costing {1}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.5 USD. Legal in Commander.

Tyranid Prime MTG card

Tyranid Prime

Creature — Tyranid

Card Text

Evolve (Whenever a creature you control enters, if that creature has greater power or toughness than this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.) Synapse Creature — Other creatures you control have evolve.

Card Stats

0/4 rare CMC: 3.0 40K 40K 🎨 Mathias Kollros
Evolve Synapse Creature

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.50
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.35
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€1.28
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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 Tyranid Prime? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Evolve (Whenever a creature you control enters, if that creature has greater power or toughness than this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.) Synapse Creature — Other creatures you control have evolve."

How much mana does Tyranid Prime cost to cast? Basics

Tyranid Prime has a mana cost of {1}{G}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Tyranid Prime's mana cost of {1}{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.

Tyranid Prime has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Tyranid Prime's current oracle text is: "Evolve (Whenever a creature you control enters, if that creature has greater power or toughness than this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.) Synapse Creature — Other creatures you control have evolve."

What is the current price of Tyranid Prime? Pricing

The current market price for Tyranid Prime is approximately $0.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.35 EUR.

Where can I buy Tyranid Prime? Pricing

You can purchase Tyranid 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 Tyranid Prime legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Tyranid Prime legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Tyranid Prime legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tyranid 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 Tyranid Prime legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Tyranid Prime legal in Legacy? Legality

Tyranid Prime is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tyranid Prime legal in Vintage? Legality

Tyranid 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 Tyranid Prime legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tyranid 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 Tyranid Prime from? Details

This printing of Tyranid Prime is from 40K (40K), with collector number 145.

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

What is Tyranid Prime's rarity? Details

Tyranid Prime 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 Tyranid Prime? Details

Tyranid 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 Tyranid Prime's power and toughness? Details

Tyranid Prime is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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