Primitive Etchings
Primitive Etchings Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Primitive Etchings is $0.43 (SCG #126), and the most expensive is $4.02 (SCG #126, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.43, up 2.4% over 7 days, up 2.4% over 30 days, up 4.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.51 (2025).
Primitive Etchings Printings & Prices
Primitive Etchings has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Primitive Etchings: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.00 cash for SCG #126 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SCG #126 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCG #126 | Foil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SCG #126 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
Primitive Etchings Rules Text & Legality
Reveal the first card you draw each turn. Whenever you reveal a creature card this way, draw a card.
Primitive Etchings is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Primitive Etchings Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If you have more than one of these cards on the battlefield, only one card is revealed (both of them reveal the same card). Both of them will trigger if this card is a creature and thereby allow you to draw 2 cards.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Primitive Etchings has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCG #126 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard |
| SCG #126 | 2003-05-26 | Rare | Standard |
SCG #126 Primitive Etchings in Commander
Primitive Etchings is the #23,149 most-played card on EDHREC, down 287 places over the last 30 days.
Primitive Etchings FAQ
How much is Primitive Etchings worth?
Primitive Etchings is worth about $0.43 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.43 to $4.02 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Primitive Etchings legal in Commander?
Yes — Primitive Etchings is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Primitive Etchings been reprinted?
Yes — Primitive Etchings has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Primitive Etchings cheap?
Primitive Etchings trades at about $0.43 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,149 on EDHREC).