Hammerhead Tyrant
Hammerhead Tyrant Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hammerhead Tyrant is $0.33 (TDC #21), and the most expensive is $1.12 (TDC #61, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.36, down 5.3% over 7 days, up 20.0% over 30 days, up 24.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.93 (2025).
Hammerhead Tyrant Printings & Prices
Hammerhead Tyrant has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Hammerhead Tyrant: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.52 cash for TDC #61; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TDC #61 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | TDC #61 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDC #21 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
Hammerhead Tyrant Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever you cast a spell, return up to one target nonland permanent an opponent controls with mana value less than or equal to that spell's mana value to its owner's hand.
Hammerhead Tyrant is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Hammerhead Tyrant Rulings
- Apr 4, 2025 If a permanent has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0 for the purpose of determining its mana value.
- Apr 4, 2025 If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, use the value of X chosen as it was cast to determine that spell’s mana value.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hammerhead Tyrant has been reprinted 2 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 66% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #21 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | $1.93 | $0.43 | $0.66 | $0.54 |
| TDC #61 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Extended Art | $2.58 | $1.01 | $1.42 | $0.97 |
TDC #21 Hammerhead Tyrant in Commander
Hammerhead Tyrant is the #4,984 most-played card on EDHREC, up 74 places over the last 30 days.
Hammerhead Tyrant FAQ
How much is Hammerhead Tyrant worth?
Hammerhead Tyrant is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $0.33 to $1.12 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Hammerhead Tyrant legal in Commander?
Yes — Hammerhead Tyrant is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Hammerhead Tyrant been reprinted?
Yes — Hammerhead Tyrant has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hammerhead Tyrant cheap?
Hammerhead Tyrant trades at about $0.36 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.