Primeval Protector
Primeval Protector Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Primeval Protector is $0.69 (NEC #124), and the most expensive is $1.58 (C16 #23). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.58, up 129.0% over 7 days, up 132.3% over 30 days, up 139.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.58 (2026).
Primeval Protector Printings & Prices
Primeval Protector has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Primeval Protector: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.80 cash for C16 #23; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | C16 #23 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $1.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | NEC #124 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NEC #124 | Nonfoil | $0.19 | $1.49 | 87% |
| CoolStuffInc | C16 #23 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Primeval Protector Rules Text & Legality
This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature your opponents control.
When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control.
Primeval Protector is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Primeval Protector Rulings
- Nov 8, 2016 Once a player has announced that they are casting Primeval Protector, no player may take actions to try to change the number of creatures your opponents control in order to increase its cost.
- Nov 8, 2016 Primeval Protector's ability can't reduce its cost below {G}.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Primeval Protector has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEC #124 | 2022-02-18 | Rare | Standard |
| C16 #23 | 2016-11-11 | Rare | Standard |
NEC #124 
C16 #23 Primeval Protector in Commander
Primeval Protector is the #6,855 most-played card on EDHREC, down 35 places over the last 30 days.
Primeval Protector FAQ
How much is Primeval Protector worth?
Primeval Protector is worth about $1.58 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $0.69 to $1.58 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Primeval Protector legal in Commander?
Yes — Primeval Protector is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Primeval Protector been reprinted?
Yes — Primeval Protector has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Primeval Protector cheap?
Primeval Protector trades at about $1.58 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,855 on EDHREC).