
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Primal Surge is a mythic sorcery from Avacyn Restored. Currently $5.71 ($17.66 foil).
Released May 2012 as part of Avacyn Restored (expansion set). Click through to Avacyn Restored for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil commands a 3.1x premium ($17.66), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Primal Surge a good MTG investment?
Primal Surge is a mythic from Avacyn Restored currently at $5.71. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Primal Surge?
Primal Surge from Avacyn Restored is currently $5.71 for nonfoil and $17.66 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Primal Surge's mana cost?
Primal Surge's mana cost (casting cost) is 8GG ({8}{G}{G}). See Primal Surge's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Primal Surge?
At $5.71, Primal Surge is a mythic with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Primal Surge?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Primal Surge good in Commander (EDH)?
Primal Surge is ranked #7889 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Primal Surge legal in?
Primal Surge is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Primal Surge going up or down?
At $5.71, daily moves for Primal Surge are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 3.1x premium at $17.66, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this mythic sorcery; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Primal Surge worth buying?
Primal Surge is currently priced at $5.71. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Primal Surge reprint risk
Primal Surge can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Primal Surge price history
SpellBook has tracked Primal Surge since its 2012 release in Avacyn Restored across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #7889 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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