Allosaurus Rider
Allosaurus Rider Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Allosaurus Rider is $3.02 (PLST #CSP-101, Foil), and the most expensive is $16.37 (CSP #101, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.79, down 0.2% over 7 days, down 3.0% over 30 days, up 2.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $8.06 (2025).
Allosaurus Rider Printings & Prices
Allosaurus Rider has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Allosaurus Rider: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $22.80 cash for CSP #101 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CSP #101 | Foil | $22.80 | $37.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | CSP #101 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PCSP #101★ | Foil | $6.00 | $9.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | CSP #101 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CSP #101 | Nonfoil | $4.50 | $7.49 | 40% |
| starcitygames | EVG #2 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CSP #101 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | DD1 #2 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DD1 #2 | Nonfoil | $3.95 | $6.49 | 39% |
| CoolStuffInc | DD1 #2 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | — | — |
Allosaurus Rider Rules Text & Legality
You may exile two green cards from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Allosaurus Rider's power and toughness are each equal to 1 plus the number of lands you control.
Allosaurus Rider is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Allosaurus Rider Rulings
- Jul 15, 2006 If you don’t have two cards of the right color in your hand, you can’t choose to cast the spell using the alternative cost.
- Jul 15, 2006 Paying the alternative cost doesn’t change when you can cast the spell. A creature spell you cast this way, for example, can still only be cast during your main phase while the stack is empty.
- Jul 15, 2006 You can’t exile a card from your hand to pay for itself. At the time you would pay costs, that card is on the stack, not in your hand.
- Jul 15, 2006 You may pay the alternative cost rather than the card’s mana cost. Any additional costs are paid as normal.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Allosaurus Rider has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #CSP-101 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| EVG #2 | 2014-12-05 | Rare | Standard |
| DD1 #2 | 2007-11-16 | Rare | Standard |
| CSP #101 | 2006-07-21 | Rare | Standard |
| CSP #101 | 2006-07-21 | Rare | Standard |
| PCSP #101★ | 2006-07-08 | Rare | Prerelease |
Allosaurus Rider in Commander
Allosaurus Rider is the #16,914 most-played card on EDHREC, down 220 places over the last 30 days.
Allosaurus Rider FAQ
How much is Allosaurus Rider worth?
Allosaurus Rider is worth about $4.79 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $4.79 to $16.37 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Allosaurus Rider legal in Commander?
Yes — Allosaurus Rider is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Allosaurus Rider been reprinted?
Yes — Allosaurus Rider has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Allosaurus Rider cheap?
Allosaurus Rider trades at about $4.79 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,914 on EDHREC).