Primal Vigor
Primal Vigor Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Primal Vigor is $5.50 (MAR #81, Borderless), and the most expensive is $15.27 (SLD #314, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $12.06, up 128.0% over 7 days, down 1.1% over 30 days, up 5.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $12.29 (2026).
Primal Vigor Printings & Prices
Primal Vigor has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless and showcase treatments.
Sell Primal Vigor: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.50 cash for SLD #314; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #314 | Nonfoil | $9.50 | $18.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #314 | Foil | $8.75 | $18.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #314 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #314 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #162 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | C13 #162 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #C13-162 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | $14.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | WOT #59 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1749 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1749 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | — | — |
Primal Vigor Rules Text & Legality
If one or more tokens would be created, twice that many of those tokens are created instead.
If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on a creature, twice that many +1/+1 counters are put on that creature instead.
Primal Vigor is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Primal Vigor Rulings
- Sep 1, 2023 Everything that is specified by the effect creating the original token or tokens will also be true about the additional token or tokens created by Primal Vigor's replacement effect. For example, if an effect tells you to create a token "tapped and attacking," the additional tokens will also be tapped and attacking.
- Oct 17, 2013 If there are two Primal Vigors on the battlefield, the number of tokens or +1/+1 counters is four times the original number. If there are three on the battlefield, the number of tokens or +1/+1 counters is eight times the original number, and so on.
- Oct 17, 2013 It doesn't matter who controls the tokens or the creature that the +1/+1 counters are being placed on.
- Oct 17, 2013 Primal Vigor affects permanents that "enter the battlefield with" a certain number of counters. For example, if a creature would normally enter the battlefield with three +1/+1 counters on it, it will enter with six +1/+1 counters on it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Primal Vigor has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOT #59 | 2023-09-08 | Rare | Showcase |
| WOT #59 | 2023-09-08 | Rare | Showcase |
| PLST #C13-162 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #314 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #314 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1749 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1749 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| C13 #162 | 2013-11-01 | Rare | Standard |
WOT #59 
PLST #C13-162 
SLD #314 
C13 #162 Primal Vigor in Commander
Primal Vigor is the #1,195 most-played card on EDHREC, up 7 places over the last 30 days.
Primal Vigor FAQ
How much is Primal Vigor worth?
Primal Vigor is worth about $12.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $5.50 to $15.27 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Primal Vigor legal in Commander?
Yes — Primal Vigor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Primal Vigor been reprinted?
Yes — Primal Vigor has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Primal Vigor expensive?
Primal Vigor holds a $12.06 price because Commander demand is high (#1,195 on EDHREC) and even with 8 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.